Get the Looks: 5 Runway Hair Shapes for Real-World Texture

Celebrity and editorial stylist and educator Monaè Everett wanted to bridge the gap between high-fashion hair and the real textures that stylists work with every day. From that, her "Runway Shapes, Real-World Textures" collection was born.

“Every look in this collection was built with intention,” Everett says, “from the prep to the sectioning to the final finish — so stylists could see how texture can be soft, sculpted, editorial, and wearable.”

Monaè Everett's Textured Runway Hair Style: Curl Frame

As the America’s Beauty Show 2026 Spokesperson, Everett debuted these looks at the April event in Chicago to demonstrate that textured styling is not one technique or one finish, but a system: one of moisture, structure, shape, and artistry. 

Everett crafted the styles to move from the salon to the stage, the camera, and the client who wants something unforgettable. 

“This collection is my love letter to textured hair and to the stylists who want to serve it with more intention,” she says.  

“I wanted to show that structure does not take away from texture. When done well, structure helps texture hold its shape, tell a stronger story, and photograph beautifully.”

The excitement around this collection grew when Everett promoted runway styling during a pre-show interview with CBS Chicago. 

Working with models whose natural hair patterns ranged from loose curls to tight coils, Everett could show the true range of texture including silk press movement, sculpted updos, braided details, editorial volume, and camera-ready finishes, all created with purpose.

“Textured hair belongs everywhere,” she says. “On the salon floor, on the runway, on camera, and in every conversation about modern beauty.”

Monaè Everett's Textured Runway Hair Style: Soft Rectangular Half-Up

Get the Looks

1. The Circular Form

Shape: Sculptural Round Silhouette

“I created this style to show off the hair’s natural texture while building a strong sculptural silhouette. The braided loops along the hairline add an editorial spin on edge art, while the silhouette keeps the texture bold, sculptural, and intentional.”

Monaè Everett's Textured Runway Hair Style: Circular Form

1. Shampoo and condition with Design Essentials Agave & Lavender Moisturizing & Strengthening Shampoo and Moisturizing & Detangling Conditioner to add moisture and support manageability. Apply Bamboo & Silk HCO Leave-In Conditioner to moisturize and detangle.
2. Create 5 sections: 1 fringe section, 2 side sections, and 2 horizontal sections across the occipital bone.
3. In the fringe section, create small cornrows toward the face, then shape the ends into braided loops along the hairline and sew the loops in place for an editorial spin on edge art.
4. Use Compositions Foaming Wrap Lotion and Contours Protein Styling Gel to smooth the remaining 4 sections.
5. Wrap the hairline, leaving the ends free. Comb Bamboo & Silk HCO Leave-In Conditioner and Compositions Foaming Wrap Lotion through the ends to emphasize the natural texture.
6. Once dry, twist and pin the textured ends into place to build the final sculptural shape.

2. The Soft Square Frame

Shape: Face-Framing Silk Press

“I created this look to show how a silk press can still have movement, volume, and softness. The goal was a polished finish that feels light, touchable, and camera-ready — not stiff or weighed down.”

Monaè Everett's Textured Runway Hair Style: Soft Square Frame

1. Cleanse with Design Essentials Oat Protein & Henna Deep Cleansing Shampoo to clarify the hair, remove product buildup, and create the foundation for more movement and volume. Condition with Rosemary & Mint Stimulating Super Moisturizing Conditioner.
2. Apply Agave & Lavender Blow-Dry & Heat Shield as the leave-in and heat protectant.
3. Apply Compositions Foaming Wrap Lotion as the base before the blowout to help the curls last longer.
4. Blow-dry the hair smooth, keeping lift and movement through the roots and ends.
5. Lightly mist the entire head with Formations Finishing Spritz, then curl with a 1-inch curling iron. Pin each curl in place until it cools.
6. Brush out the curls for soft volume and movement, then finish with Love With Diamonds Oil Sheen Spray.

Pro Tip: For a true weightless silk press, remove excess product buildup first with a clarifying shampoo. Lightly spraying the hair with holding spray before curling helps create hold without drying out or damaging the hair.

3. The Triangular Coil Structure

Shape: Asymmetrical Height

“I created this style to show how coily texture can support height, drama, and an intentionally asymmetrical shape. The braided loops at the hairline add detail, while the added coily texture builds a bold triangular structure with strong editorial impact.”

Monaè Everett's Textured Runway Hair Style: Triangular Coil Structure

1. Shampoo and condition with Design Essentials Agave & Lavender Moisturizing & Strengthening Shampoo and Moisturizing & Detangling Conditioner to add moisture and support manageability. Apply Bamboo & Silk HCO Leave-In Conditioner to moisturize and detangle.
2. Create 5 sections, including a top fringe section near the front hairline.
3. In the fringe section, create small cornrows toward the face, then shape the ends into braided loops along the hairline and sew them in place for an editorial spin on edge art.
4. Use Compositions Foaming Wrap Lotion and Contours Protein Styling Gel to smooth the remaining sections.
5. In sections 2 and 3, create 2 ponytails and braid in an editorial base accessory.
6. Wrap curly synthetic extensions around the ponytails and pin them in place, leaving the ends free for added texture.
7. For added drama and height, pin a coily wig on top of sections 4 and 5 to complete the asymmetrical triangular shape.

4. The Curl Frame

Shape: Round Camera-Ready Frame

“I created this look to show how a twist-out becomes editorial when the shape is built with intention. By keeping the center twisted and expanding the ends, the style frames the face and neck while keeping texture visible, soft, and structured.”

Monaè Everett's Textured Runway Hair Style: Curl Frame

1. Shampoo and condition with Design Essentials Honey Crème Moisture Retention Super Detangling Conditioning Shampoo and Honey Crème Moisture Retention Masque to add moisture. Apply Bamboo & Silk HCO Leave-In Conditioner to moisturize and detangle.
2. Divide the hair into a beach-ball pattern with at least 8 sections, then create two-strand twists on the scalp toward the perimeter of the hairline.
3. Apply Compositions Foaming Wrap Lotion and allow the hair to fully dry.
4. Apply Silk Essentials Thermal Strengthening Serum while untwisting the ends only, leaving the center of the scalp twisted for structure.
5. Backcomb the untwisted hair for fullness, then pull the hair around the neck and face to create the final frame.
6. Secure the shape with Formations Finishing Spritz.

Pro Tip: Use a diffuser to help set and secure the desired face- and neck-framing shape. For a stronger silhouette, make sure the hair is pulled around the neck.

5. The Soft Rectangular Half-Up

Shape: Voluminous Half-Up Frame

“I created this look to show how a silk press foundation can be transformed into a soft, voluminous half-up style. The shape adds fullness and length while keeping the finish polished, romantic, and camera-ready.”

Monaè Everett's Textured Runway Hair Style: Soft Rectangular Half-Up

1. Cleanse with Design Essentials Oat Protein & Henna Deep Cleansing Shampoo to clarify the hair, remove product buildup, and create the foundation for more movement and volume. Condition with Rosemary & Mint Stimulating Super Moisturizing Conditioner.
2. Apply Agave & Lavender Blow-Dry & Heat Shield as the leave-in and heat protectant, then apply Compositions Foaming Wrap Lotion as the base before the blowout to help the curls last longer.
3. Create 5 sections: section 1 as the fringe, sections 2 and 3 on the sides, and sections 4 and 5 horizontally across the occipital bone.
4. Style section 1 into a side-swept bang, then pull sections 2 and 3 into a ponytail on top of the head.
5. Create one large braid using sections 4 and 5, then pin the braid in place.
6. Add a pre-curled wig over sections 4 and 5 by pinning it into place, then wrap the top of the wig around the ponytail to secure the half-up shape.
7. Mist the hair with Reflections Liquid Shine Spray and Formations Finishing Spritz before curling. Brush out curls and finish with a final mist of Reflections Liquid Shine Spray and Formations Finishing Spritz.

Pro Tip: A pre-curled wig is a fast way to add fullness and length while keeping the foundation clean, secure, and camera-ready.

Monaè Everett's Textured Runway Hair Styles

Credits

Collection: Structured Texture: Runway Shapes, Real-World Textures
Debuted at: ABS 2026
Hair / Creative Direction: Monaè Everett

Videographer / Photographer: Vladimir Talijan

Makeup Artist: Jasmine Walker 

Production Assistant: Courtney Page 

Hair Assistants: Kamary Mingo, Francheska Nieves, Niani B 

Models: Chloe Cabrales, Danté Hockley, Kynnah Neal