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Earlier than Jon Batiste gained the coveted Finest Album of the Yr award at the 2022 Grammys, he gave a joyful rendition of his track “Freedom.” Clad in a silver three-piece swimsuit, Batiste jumped, danced, and sang the night time away, getting a standing ovation after his exuberant efficiency. Although the monochromatic outfits worn on stage added a enjoyable aptitude to the efficiency, the hairstyles are what actually captured our consideration.
Whereas Batiste caught with his usual fade haircut with twists on the crown of his head, his backup dancers wore everything from locs to bubble ponytails and even geometric updos. These hairstyles have been created by none apart from celeb hairstylist Nikki Nelms, who put collectively 17 hairstyles in complete for the efficiency.
“Jon gave me complete inventive freedom,” Nelms instructed POPSUGAR. “I took inspiration from my earlier work with sculptural updos and bold-shaped pure kinds. The colours and music of the efficiency have been the proper backdrop for the hair to shine.”
One of many key merchandise Nelms used was the Maui Moisture Frizz Free + Shea Butter Elongating Gel ($7) to clean and safe the hair sculptures.
Take a better have a look at the hairstyles from Batiste’s efficiency forward.
Picture Supply: Getty/Rich Fury
Picture Supply: Getty/Matt Winkelmeyer
Picture Supply: Getty/Rich Fury
