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The Rise of the New Black Glam Squad

More Black hair and makeup artists are getting the kind of plum high fashion gigs that once eluded them, writes Jason Campbell.
Amanda Gorman's hair was styled by Lacy Redway for American Vogue's May cover; Makeup artist Raisa Flower styled Vogue Arabia cover. Courtesy.
Work by hairstylist Lacy Redway (left) and makeup artist Raisa Flower (right). Courtesy.

Black hair and makeup artists are getting more of the high profile fashion gigs that once eluded them despite excelling in their fields, having honed their skills as assistants to top fashion creatives or members of celebrity glam squads.

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