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Close-up portrait of a Black woman with braided hair threaded with colourful sewing spools and vibrant orange eyeliner, by Nikki Nelms.

Nikki Nelms, Hair Stylist, New York

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This close-up portrait features a Black woman with intricate braided hair threaded with an array of colourful sewing spools. Her eye makeup includes a striking winged orange eyeliner with fine yellow detailing along the crease. The portrait is captured against a solid light blue background with clean, diffused lighting that highlights her features and the glossy texture of her lips. Hair styling by Nikki Nelms showcases a creative, avant-garde approach to hair accessories. The composition focuses intimately on the subject's face and shoulders.

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