Thebraidslook like intricately woven ropes growing from her scalp.

Each one starts off small and gradually becomes thicker until tapering into a very thin point.

Union has always had luminous skin, but makeup artistEsther Edememanaged to amp up the glow.

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Edeme let Union’s radiant skin do all the talking.

Sometimes it’s fine to just embrace thefrizz.

gabrielle union smiling with chunky cornrows in the streets of milan

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gabrielle union smiling with chunky cornrows in the streets of milan

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