The runways of Paris couture week are all about celebrating highly individual, and at times totally transformative, beauty looks—an approach mirrored by a new generation of French social media stars with ever-evolving, experimental coifs. Lately, local girls have been clicking “like” on the Instagram feed of Didi-Stone Olomidé, the 16-year-old daughter of legendary Congolese singer Koffi Olomidé, whose most recent hit is an ode to the selfie called—what else?—“Selfie.” True to that legacy, Didi-Stone has mastered the art of the auto-portrait—and much to the delight of her 26,000 followers, she switches up her hair look every one to two weeks, from piece-y Afros to slicked-back ponytails to chic head wraps. Here, she shares the details of her beauty routine and her secret to the perfect selfie.
How she gets inspired:
“I like Rihanna a lot, because she is never afraid of trying new and unconventional things when it comes to her hair. Sometimes I will see a model in a magazine and I will try her hairstyle, but in a different way or with a different color. I just like to experiment.”
Her favorite hairstyle:
“Bantu knots—they’re fresh, original, and super-pretty.”
Her hair-care routine:
“I rarely do my hair alone. I have a woman who comes to my home to do my mom’s hair and mine. In our culture, this is nothing fancy—some hairstyles can take a very long time, so it is more convenient to do it at home. I don’t use chemicals or extensions. I wash my hair once a week, mostly using Creme of Nature shampoo and conditioner.”
Why she switches up her look:
“I feel it is more interesting. People see you differently—it makes you intriguing, mysterious.”
How to snap the perfect selfie:
“Find the perfect light, be playful with your eyes, and try to stay natural.”
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