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@printedbythetease Volume 2 is here just in time to ring in the new year. Our founder and @volumeupbythetease co-host @kellyehlers pays homage to SATC’s Carrie Bradshaw with the biggest hair by @shrendiz for @bellami, photographed by @josh_landowski, in our winter/spring issue.

Find the full story, including Kelly’s tips for commanding confidence, at the link in our bio now and sign up to get your physical copy of PRINTED.

Photography: @josh_landowski
Hair and makeup: @shrendiz (@labartists)
Creative Director + Editor-in-chief: @eljeffreycraig
Producer: @monickiy
Editing: Cooper Brannigan

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@purebrazilianhair is proving that next-level education start with next-level educators because better training = better everything. Check out more about @samvillahair training with the Pure Brazilian team at thetease.com.

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@purebrazilianhair is proving that next-level education start with next-level educators because better training = better everything. Check out more about @samvillahair training with the Pure Brazilian team at thetease.com.

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These lines are looking CLEANNN. 🔥🔥 @ciernabeauty handcrafted this 22-28 wavy stitch braid design. We LOVE this artistry! #ReadTheTeaseREGRAM

These lines are looking CLEANNN. 🔥🔥 @ciernabeauty handcrafted this 22-28 wavy stitch braid design. We LOVE this artistry! #ReadTheTeaseREGRAM

These lines are looking CLEANNN. 🔥🔥 @ciernabeauty handcrafted this 22-28 wavy stitch braid design. We LOVE this artistry! #ReadTheTeaseREGRAM

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Queen shit. Literally. Ciara hit the Met Gala red carpet with a Queen Nefertiti-inspired hairstyle thanks to longtime collaborator Cesar Ramirez (@cesar4styles). He sculpted her hair into the iconic Egyptian queen’s crown with Rizos Curls (@rizoscurls) products.

Ramirez says, “For the Met Gala, Ciara debuted a sculptural moment, a gold-crowned vision that blurred the line between hair and art. With so many interpretations of Queen Nefertiti in fashion, there is pressure to create something that feels fresh without being too literal.”

He clarifies, “I wanted to channel that same powerful, timeless energy and translate it into something modern for Ciara. I kept the hairline soft and delicate to frame the face, then built everything upward into a structured form. From there, it became a hands-on process of sculpting, shaping, and layering, almost like creating a piece of art. Each element was intentional, from the gilded finish to the architectural silhouette.”

Go to thetease.com to find out exactly which products Ramirez employed. #ReadTheTease

Queen shit. Literally. Ciara hit the Met Gala red carpet with a Queen Nefertiti-inspired hairstyle thanks to longtime collaborator Cesar Ramirez (@cesar4styles). He sculpted her hair into the iconic Egyptian queen’s crown with Rizos Curls (@rizoscurls) products.

Ramirez says, “For the Met Gala, Ciara debuted a sculptural moment, a gold-crowned vision that blurred the line between hair and art. With so many interpretations of Queen Nefertiti in fashion, there is pressure to create something that feels fresh without being too literal.”

He clarifies, “I wanted to channel that same powerful, timeless energy and translate it into something modern for Ciara. I kept the hairline soft and delicate to frame the face, then built everything upward into a structured form. From there, it became a hands-on process of sculpting, shaping, and layering, almost like creating a piece of art. Each element was intentional, from the gilded finish to the architectural silhouette.”

Go to thetease.com to find out exactly which products Ramirez employed. #ReadTheTease

Queen shit. Literally. Ciara hit the Met Gala red carpet with a Queen Nefertiti-inspired hairstyle thanks to longtime collaborator Cesar Ramirez (@cesar4styles). He sculpted her hair into the iconic Egyptian queen’s crown with Rizos Curls (@rizoscurls) products.

Ramirez says, “For the Met Gala, Ciara debuted a sculptural moment, a gold-crowned vision that blurred the line between hair and art. With so many interpretations of Queen Nefertiti in fashion, there is pressure to create something that feels fresh without being too literal.”

He clarifies, “I wanted to channel that same powerful, timeless energy and translate it into something modern for Ciara. I kept the hairline soft and delicate to frame the face, then built everything upward into a structured form. From there, it became a hands-on process of sculpting, shaping, and layering, almost like creating a piece of art. Each element was intentional, from the gilded finish to the architectural silhouette.”

Go to thetease.com to find out exactly which products Ramirez employed. #ReadTheTease

Ciara Miller could have gone anywhere with her 2026 Met Gala look (we all know she has the range). Where she landed? We’re calling it “Bridgerton Baddie.”

Her longtime hairstylist, Sade Milinda (@sademilinda) says, “We wanted to create a modern Victorian era inspired style…” — and even though Bridgerton is technically Regency era, it just feels like, spiritually, this look is right at home in Shondaland. A compliment!

She adds the goal was “soft, voluminous waves with structure, movement, and a perfectly undone yet polished finish to fit Ciara’s aesthetic.” Beautifully set but still unbothered.

Knowing Miller was working the Met Gala carpet with E!, Sade Milinda used Nexxus Haircare (@nexxushaircare) products to ensure the bounce would last on camera. Go to thetease.com for the exact products + a full how-to so you can recreate this look for clients. #ReadTheTease

Photos from @nexxushaircare

Ciara Miller could have gone anywhere with her 2026 Met Gala look (we all know she has the range). Where she landed? We’re calling it “Bridgerton Baddie.”

Her longtime hairstylist, Sade Milinda (@sademilinda) says, “We wanted to create a modern Victorian era inspired style…” — and even though Bridgerton is technically Regency era, it just feels like, spiritually, this look is right at home in Shondaland. A compliment!

She adds the goal was “soft, voluminous waves with structure, movement, and a perfectly undone yet polished finish to fit Ciara’s aesthetic.” Beautifully set but still unbothered.

Knowing Miller was working the Met Gala carpet with E!, Sade Milinda used Nexxus Haircare (@nexxushaircare) products to ensure the bounce would last on camera. Go to thetease.com for the exact products + a full how-to so you can recreate this look for clients. #ReadTheTease

Photos from @nexxushaircare

Ciara Miller could have gone anywhere with her 2026 Met Gala look (we all know she has the range). Where she landed? We’re calling it “Bridgerton Baddie.”

Her longtime hairstylist, Sade Milinda (@sademilinda) says, “We wanted to create a modern Victorian era inspired style…” — and even though Bridgerton is technically Regency era, it just feels like, spiritually, this look is right at home in Shondaland. A compliment!

She adds the goal was “soft, voluminous waves with structure, movement, and a perfectly undone yet polished finish to fit Ciara’s aesthetic.” Beautifully set but still unbothered.

Knowing Miller was working the Met Gala carpet with E!, Sade Milinda used Nexxus Haircare (@nexxushaircare) products to ensure the bounce would last on camera. Go to thetease.com for the exact products + a full how-to so you can recreate this look for clients. #ReadTheTease

Photos from @nexxushaircare

Ciara Miller could have gone anywhere with her 2026 Met Gala look (we all know she has the range). Where she landed? We’re calling it “Bridgerton Baddie.”

Her longtime hairstylist, Sade Milinda (@sademilinda) says, “We wanted to create a modern Victorian era inspired style…” — and even though Bridgerton is technically Regency era, it just feels like, spiritually, this look is right at home in Shondaland. A compliment!

She adds the goal was “soft, voluminous waves with structure, movement, and a perfectly undone yet polished finish to fit Ciara’s aesthetic.” Beautifully set but still unbothered.

Knowing Miller was working the Met Gala carpet with E!, Sade Milinda used Nexxus Haircare (@nexxushaircare) products to ensure the bounce would last on camera. Go to thetease.com for the exact products + a full how-to so you can recreate this look for clients. #ReadTheTease

Photos from @nexxushaircare

Ciara Miller could have gone anywhere with her 2026 Met Gala look (we all know she has the range). Where she landed? We’re calling it “Bridgerton Baddie.”

Her longtime hairstylist, Sade Milinda (@sademilinda) says, “We wanted to create a modern Victorian era inspired style…” — and even though Bridgerton is technically Regency era, it just feels like, spiritually, this look is right at home in Shondaland. A compliment!

She adds the goal was “soft, voluminous waves with structure, movement, and a perfectly undone yet polished finish to fit Ciara’s aesthetic.” Beautifully set but still unbothered.

Knowing Miller was working the Met Gala carpet with E!, Sade Milinda used Nexxus Haircare (@nexxushaircare) products to ensure the bounce would last on camera. Go to thetease.com for the exact products + a full how-to so you can recreate this look for clients. #ReadTheTease

Photos from @nexxushaircare

Ciara Miller could have gone anywhere with her 2026 Met Gala look (we all know she has the range). Where she landed? We’re calling it “Bridgerton Baddie.”

Her longtime hairstylist, Sade Milinda (@sademilinda) says, “We wanted to create a modern Victorian era inspired style…” — and even though Bridgerton is technically Regency era, it just feels like, spiritually, this look is right at home in Shondaland. A compliment!

She adds the goal was “soft, voluminous waves with structure, movement, and a perfectly undone yet polished finish to fit Ciara’s aesthetic.” Beautifully set but still unbothered.

Knowing Miller was working the Met Gala carpet with E!, Sade Milinda used Nexxus Haircare (@nexxushaircare) products to ensure the bounce would last on camera. Go to thetease.com for the exact products + a full how-to so you can recreate this look for clients. #ReadTheTease

Photos from @nexxushaircare

Ciara Miller could have gone anywhere with her 2026 Met Gala look (we all know she has the range). Where she landed? We’re calling it “Bridgerton Baddie.”

Her longtime hairstylist, Sade Milinda (@sademilinda) says, “We wanted to create a modern Victorian era inspired style…” — and even though Bridgerton is technically Regency era, it just feels like, spiritually, this look is right at home in Shondaland. A compliment!

She adds the goal was “soft, voluminous waves with structure, movement, and a perfectly undone yet polished finish to fit Ciara’s aesthetic.” Beautifully set but still unbothered.

Knowing Miller was working the Met Gala carpet with E!, Sade Milinda used Nexxus Haircare (@nexxushaircare) products to ensure the bounce would last on camera. Go to thetease.com for the exact products + a full how-to so you can recreate this look for clients. #ReadTheTease

Photos from @nexxushaircare

Ciara Miller could have gone anywhere with her 2026 Met Gala look (we all know she has the range). Where she landed? We’re calling it “Bridgerton Baddie.”

Her longtime hairstylist, Sade Milinda (@sademilinda) says, “We wanted to create a modern Victorian era inspired style…” — and even though Bridgerton is technically Regency era, it just feels like, spiritually, this look is right at home in Shondaland. A compliment!

She adds the goal was “soft, voluminous waves with structure, movement, and a perfectly undone yet polished finish to fit Ciara’s aesthetic.” Beautifully set but still unbothered.

Knowing Miller was working the Met Gala carpet with E!, Sade Milinda used Nexxus Haircare (@nexxushaircare) products to ensure the bounce would last on camera. Go to thetease.com for the exact products + a full how-to so you can recreate this look for clients. #ReadTheTease

Photos from @nexxushaircare

Gabrielle Union’s Met Gala look is best described as regal — with her hair by collaborator Larry Sims (@larryjarahsims) set into a halo/crown to a stunning effect. If the dress code was “Fashion is Art,” Union was a masterpiece.

Sims says, “Gabrielle’s look was inspired by Mahogany. We wanted to create a regal look that compliments the art of which is her body.” No lies told.

Swipe for a look at the @parfumsdemarly that Sims used for the star and then go to thetease.com for more. #ReadTheTease

Gabrielle Union’s Met Gala look is best described as regal — with her hair by collaborator Larry Sims (@larryjarahsims) set into a halo/crown to a stunning effect. If the dress code was “Fashion is Art,” Union was a masterpiece.

Sims says, “Gabrielle’s look was inspired by Mahogany. We wanted to create a regal look that compliments the art of which is her body.” No lies told.

Swipe for a look at the @parfumsdemarly that Sims used for the star and then go to thetease.com for more. #ReadTheTease

Gabrielle Union’s Met Gala look is best described as regal — with her hair by collaborator Larry Sims (@larryjarahsims) set into a halo/crown to a stunning effect. If the dress code was “Fashion is Art,” Union was a masterpiece.

Sims says, “Gabrielle’s look was inspired by Mahogany. We wanted to create a regal look that compliments the art of which is her body.” No lies told.

Swipe for a look at the @parfumsdemarly that Sims used for the star and then go to thetease.com for more. #ReadTheTease

Gabrielle Union’s Met Gala look is best described as regal — with her hair by collaborator Larry Sims (@larryjarahsims) set into a halo/crown to a stunning effect. If the dress code was “Fashion is Art,” Union was a masterpiece.

Sims says, “Gabrielle’s look was inspired by Mahogany. We wanted to create a regal look that compliments the art of which is her body.” No lies told.

Swipe for a look at the @parfumsdemarly that Sims used for the star and then go to thetease.com for more. #ReadTheTease

Gabrielle Union’s Met Gala look is best described as regal — with her hair by collaborator Larry Sims (@larryjarahsims) set into a halo/crown to a stunning effect. If the dress code was “Fashion is Art,” Union was a masterpiece.

Sims says, “Gabrielle’s look was inspired by Mahogany. We wanted to create a regal look that compliments the art of which is her body.” No lies told.

Swipe for a look at the @parfumsdemarly that Sims used for the star and then go to thetease.com for more. #ReadTheTease

Who said red and green were only for the holidays?? 🎅☀️ This chartreuse cat-eye paired with a burgundy blooming gel design is perfect for the spring season. @nailedbylaurajane slayed this Biab application with a design inspired by @badbadgoodnails. #ReadTheTeaseREGRAM

Who said red and green were only for the holidays?? 🎅☀️ This chartreuse cat-eye paired with a burgundy blooming gel design is perfect for the spring season. @nailedbylaurajane slayed this Biab application with a design inspired by @badbadgoodnails. #ReadTheTeaseREGRAM

Who said red and green were only for the holidays?? 🎅☀️ This chartreuse cat-eye paired with a burgundy blooming gel design is perfect for the spring season. @nailedbylaurajane slayed this Biab application with a design inspired by @badbadgoodnails. #ReadTheTeaseREGRAM

Who said red and green were only for the holidays?? 🎅☀️ This chartreuse cat-eye paired with a burgundy blooming gel design is perfect for the spring season. @nailedbylaurajane slayed this Biab application with a design inspired by @badbadgoodnails. #ReadTheTeaseREGRAM

Who said red and green were only for the holidays?? 🎅☀️ This chartreuse cat-eye paired with a burgundy blooming gel design is perfect for the spring season. @nailedbylaurajane slayed this Biab application with a design inspired by @badbadgoodnails. #ReadTheTeaseREGRAM

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Goth glam isn’t over. Just let actress-singer Zoë Kravitz’s appearance on the Met Gala ’26 be proof you need. And, honestly, we’re so relieved. Her black lace YSL gown featuring somewhat exposed farthingales was a throw-way-back but also very modern. Everything.

Kravitz’s go-to hairstylist Nikki Nelms (@nikkinelms) made sure the hair was part of the vibe. She says, “we created
ultra-fine micro braids and a sleek, touchable finish. It was a renaissance-inspired look to
perfectly complement her dress.”

#ReadTheTease for the ghd (@ghd_northamerica) and L’Oréal Paris (@lorealparis) products Nelms used on Kravitz. #ReadTheTease

Goth glam isn’t over. Just let actress-singer Zoë Kravitz’s appearance on the Met Gala ’26 be proof you need. And, honestly, we’re so relieved. Her black lace YSL gown featuring somewhat exposed farthingales was a throw-way-back but also very modern. Everything.

Kravitz’s go-to hairstylist Nikki Nelms (@nikkinelms) made sure the hair was part of the vibe. She says, “we created
ultra-fine micro braids and a sleek, touchable finish. It was a renaissance-inspired look to
perfectly complement her dress.”

#ReadTheTease for the ghd (@ghd_northamerica) and L’Oréal Paris (@lorealparis) products Nelms used on Kravitz. #ReadTheTease

Goth glam isn’t over. Just let actress-singer Zoë Kravitz’s appearance on the Met Gala ’26 be proof you need. And, honestly, we’re so relieved. Her black lace YSL gown featuring somewhat exposed farthingales was a throw-way-back but also very modern. Everything.

Kravitz’s go-to hairstylist Nikki Nelms (@nikkinelms) made sure the hair was part of the vibe. She says, “we created
ultra-fine micro braids and a sleek, touchable finish. It was a renaissance-inspired look to
perfectly complement her dress.”

#ReadTheTease for the ghd (@ghd_northamerica) and L’Oréal Paris (@lorealparis) products Nelms used on Kravitz. #ReadTheTease

@thepaulaperalta said what she said at @textureonset — texture inclusivity on set isn’t the best case scenario on day 1 of a shoot… #ReadTheTease #textureonset

Scalp health is skin health, and sometimes your hairdresser is the first to notice.
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