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We are just eight days away from Essence Festival, and if you haven’t secured that hair appointment yet, you may be in trouble. You want to be photo-ready but also need to beat the New Orleans heat.

Yara Shahidi is basically giving a masterclass on easy summer hairstyles. Her latest look, a chic crown braid, proves that it's the perfect faux accessory for her flowing curls. Shahidi posted a video ...