The french roll is an elevated updo that has been an iconic hairstyle in the Black community, with Black women flocking to the look in droves for special occasions like weddings or graduations in ...

The iconic updo remains popular today, but its infamy during the 1990s began with Black women’s love affair with the style for its versatility and chic elegance. In an era where French Roll was ...

In the months to follow, the same Black women flock to hair salons to get Houston’s signature updo worn in the movie: the ...

The innate elegance of the French roll lends well to similarly glamorous detailing. Furnishing your updo with a finger wave—either subtle or exaggerated and serpentine—creates a scene-stealing ...