Okay, so… can we just take a moment to appreciate what Blue Ivy did on the opening night of Cowboy Carter? She didn’t just show up—she came through, stepped down, and left us gagged. From her stage presence to that long, flowing moment of boho braids—our niece was out there letting the world know: she’s that girl.
We’ve been watching Blue Ivy grow up in the public eye since she was a baby, and now? She’s confidently dancing beside her mama, making her own mark, and looking fly doing it. And listen—her hair has always been a conversation (sometimes loud, sometimes wrong), but today? The narrative is changing, and she’s owning every strand of it.
The Look
Let’s get into the braids, though. Blue’s hair was giving soft, carefree elegance—the perfect mix of structured knotless with loose, curly ends that moved like poetry. If “Black girl freedom” was a hairstyle? This would be it.
It was boho braids, but make it luxe. Lightweight, full of texture, and not doing too much. No beads, no thread—just movement and magic. The kind of style that turns heads without trying.
Why We Felt This
This wasn’t just about hair. It was about growth. Confidence. Watching someone we’ve all lowkey helped raise from afar (because yes, she’s our niece too) bloom into her own. And then, as if our hearts weren’t already full, Rumi made her debut, walking out with Beyoncé and Ivy like it was casual. Whole Black girl legacy moment.
This wasn’t just a concert. It was a chapter.
Want the Look?
If you’re feeling inspired (as you should be) and want to recreate Blue Ivy’s braid moment, we got you. We’re dropping a quick, no-fluff tutorial that walks you through getting that same effortless look. And when it’s time to take ‘em down, you already know who to call. 😉
The Sped Up Tutorial
📹 [Watch the sped up tutorial here]
The Detailed Tutorial
@sheizdaniele 📹 [Watch the detailed tutorial here]
Sis, Let’s Normalize This
Can we just say—we love that braids are finally getting the flowers they’ve always deserved? They’re not a trend. They’re a tradition, a choice, and a statement. From protective styling to performance-ready, braids do it all.
And seeing Blue Ivy out there, silencing critics just by being herself? That’s power. That’s legacy. That’s the energy we’re carrying all summer.
