Lupita Nyong’o by Vernon François (@vernonfrancois) with Dyson + Redken / Photo courtesy Dyson.Artist—Adir Abergel, Andrew Fitzsimons, Cameron Rains, César DeLeön Ramirêz, Chris Appleton, Clayton Hawkins, Esther Langham, Evanie Frausto, Greg Gilmore, John D, Kellon Deryck, Kylee Heath, Laila Hayani, Laini Reeves, Latisha Chong, Laura Polko, Lorenzo Martin, Mira Chai Hyde, Naeemah LaFond, Nai'vasha, Nigella Miller, Oscar James, Vernon François
By Steph Bong·May 08, 2026
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