hair. Hairstory
make up. Shiseido
Brenda wears
full look. Model’s Own
opposite
hair. Hairstory
This short film, part of the fashion editorial Just Us, is an exploration of the relationship between Black youth, their hair, and its connection to their identity. Shot by director and photographer Tricia Turner in a style that is quiet, contemplative, and straightforward, Just Us offers an intimate and honest portrayal of its subjects. The project exists to give them space to express themselves on their own terms and in their own words, blending fashion and storytelling to celebrate individuality and cultural heritage.
Bringing this vision to life was a talented creative team: hair by Jennifer Covington-Bowers and makeup by Mariko Arai. The editorial features a diverse cast of models, including Adol Akuei, Alex Banks, Monica, Seynabou, Brenda, Justin, and Theresa Hayes, each contributing their unique presence and voice to the narrative.
hair. Hairstory
make up. ILIA Beauty
Alex wears
full look. Model’s Own
hair. Hairstory
hair. Hairstory
make up. Shiseido
Justin wears
full look. Model’s Own
opposite
hair. Hairstory
make up. Shiseido
Justin wears
full look. Model’s Own
hair. Hairstory
make up. ILIA Beauty
Monica wears
full look. Model’s Own
hair. Hairstory
make up. Shiseido
hair. Hairstory
make up. ILIA Beauty
Adol wears
full look. Model’s Own
opposite
hair. Hairstory
make up. Shiseido
Seynabou wears
full look. Model’s Own
hair. Hairstory
make up. Shiseido
opposite
hair. Hairstory
make up. Shiseido
Justin wears
full look. Model’s Own
hair. Hairstory
make up. ILIA Beauty
Adol wears
full look. Model’s Own
hair. Hairstory
make up. ILIA Beauty
Theresa wears
full look. Model’s Own
hair. Hairstory
make up. ILIA Beauty
Alex wears
full look. Model’s Own
opposite
hair. Hairstory
make up. Shiseido
hair. Hairstory
make up. ILIA Beauty
Monica wears
full look. Model’s Own
opposite
hair. Hairstory
make up. ILIA Beauty
hair. Hairstory
make up. Shiseido
Justin wears
full look. Model’s Own
opposite
hair. Hairstory
make up. ILIA Beauty
Theresa wears
full look. Model’s Own
hair. Hairstory
make up. ILIA Beauty
Alex wears
full look. Model’s Own
opposite
hair. Hairstory
make up. Shiseido
photography + direction. Tricia Turner
make up. Mariko Arai @ Tracey Mattingly Agency using Shiseido + Chichi Saito using ILIA Beauty @ Art Department
models. Adol Akuei @ Jag Models, Alex Banks @ Jag Models, Brenda @ Muse NYC, Justin @ We Speak, Monica @ Jag Models, Seynabou @ Jag Models + Theresa Hayes @ Ford Models Philip Pre
hair. Jennifer Covington-Bowers @ Art Department using Hairstory
nails. Miki Higuchi @ Art Department
hair assistant. Blanca Arumbulo
