Model with sculptural burgundy Afro hairstyle from Project Afro 2026's The Crown: A Journey Through Texture collection.
Colour

The Crown: A Journey Through Texture

New collection by Project Afro 2026

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The collection celebrates the beauty, versatility and individuality of textured hair through five distinct looks: Vintage Hollywood, Queen of the Night, Afro Apex, Classic Wash & Go, and Warrior Braids.

Model with sculpted textured Afro bob from Project Afro 2026's The Crown: A Journey Through Texture collection.

One Identity

Inspired by the diversity of textured hair, each look explores a different expression of texture from sculptured editorial styling and protective techniques to natural curls, defined coils and voluminous Afro looks. Together, the collection challenges the idea that textured hair has one identity, instead celebrating its versatility, creativity and limitless possibilities.

Model with sculptural white braided hairstyle from Project Afro 2026's The Crown: A Journey Through Texture collection.

Curl. Coil. Kink

The collection takes the audience on a timeless journey through texture, demonstrating that textured hair can be bold, elegant, classic, avant-garde and effortlessly beautiful. At its heart, it is about representation, education and empowerment, encouraging the industry to continue embracing textured hair with confidence, curiosity and respect of the culture, while celebrating every curl, coil and kink.

Model with two-tone black and blonde ponytail from Project Afro 2026's The Crown: A Journey Through Texture collection.

Credits

Hair: Project Afro 2026
Jonny Sheppard – @jonnydeanhair
Gemma Stone – @gemmastonemcleod
Hamish Henderson – @hamish_mtsalons
Promise Okoye – @beautysplendour
Claire Cox – @claireflackhair
Asha Flatts – @asha_ayahair
Shruty Stephenson – @hairby_shrutystephenson

Hair Support

Sophia Sestanovich – @sophiasestanovich
Stephen Debellotte – @debellottestephen

Model with defined natural curls from Project Afro 2026's The Crown: A Journey Through Texture hair collection.

Project Leader

Patricia Davis – @patdavishair

Project Support

Takisha Rial – @hairby_takisha
Sharon Thompson – @sharonmoniquet

Photographer

Chris Bulezuik@chrisbulezuikphotography

MUA Team

Agnes Aftowicz – @agnesmakeupartist1
Charlotte Smith – @charlottesharplesmua
Niamh Fox – @niamhfoxmua
Ashley Elizabeth – @makeupbyashleyuk
Fyza – @flyyzillla
Jennifer Gooding – @makeupbyjenniferg

Stylist

Project Afro Team

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If you liked this collection, check out the: Fellowship for British Hairdressing Flow State Collection.


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