Taraji P. Henson on Her Hair Evolution and the Confidence Philosophy That “Set Her Free”
Texture Diaries is a space for Black people across industries to reflect on their journeys to self-love, and how accepting their hair, in all its glory, played a pivotal role in this process. Each week, they share their favorite hair rituals, products, and the biggest lessons they’ve learned when it comes to affirming their beauty and owning their unique hair texture.
Taraji P. Henson has made a career of playing powerful women, from Yvette in Baby Boy to Katherine Johnson in Hidden Figures and the fierce Cookie from Empire. Most recently, she strutted her stuff alongside Megan Thee Stallion in the rapper’s “Body” music video. Henson’s shape-shifting abilities are equally evident in her head-turning beauty looks, from her signature bob to a red-hot mane that she pulls off so effortlessly.
Her passion for hair extends into her own line, TPH by Taraji, which champions the importance of good scalp care and coil nourishment. “I’m always basing my brand around my needs as well as my consumer’s needs,” Henson tells Vogue. “I want everyone to feel included. You might not be able to use every product from the brand, but you can definitely find at least three things that will work for you! We started with scalp care, then I realized I was looking for a good twist-out cream. I used to have to mix several things to get what I needed.” As a result of this, in January, TPH by Taraji launched the Intense Moisture + Care line to provide extra hydration.
