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Published September 16, 2025 12:53 PM PDT

If there’s one thing we know to be true, it’s that Beyoncé is always working on something new. Naturally, this sentiment also applies to her hair care company, Cécred. Since launching last February, the brand has steadily expanded from its initial lineup of seven products, releasing viral favorites like the Restoring Hair & Edge Drops along the way.

Now, Cécred is gearing up to drop its newest assortment, the Protection Collection, on August 25. Ahead, learn more about the products in the line and my first-hand experience with each one. 

The Products

Beyoncé has worn every protective style under the sun—from wigs to braids—and is obviously no stranger to hair coloring either, having been blonde for decades. Her experiences directly shaped this collection, allowing the brand to bring a fresh perspective to the protection category.

“We knew that consumers in protective styles and extensions often rely on home-mixed hair remedies, oftentimes without validated but also high-performance solutions,” director of education Dr. Kari Williams tells Byrdie. “These approaches might offer a temporary fix, but over time, they can weaken the scalp and hair health, causing damage, breakage, and shedding. We wanted to change that narrative with the new Protection Collection. Our goal was to create products that prioritize performance and efficacy, while staying true to trusted and safe ingredients, so consumers no longer have to choose between safety and results.”

The five-piece collection includes everything you need to approach the prep, maintenance, and takedown process of protective styles. There’s the Detoxifying Shampoo, Scalp Refreshing Spray, Oil Ritual, Detangling Spray, and Hair & Scalp Balm. 

Of course, each product is uniquely formulated; however, there’s a proprietary “PhytoFerment” (a blend of scalp-nourishing ingredients) found across the entire collection. “Merging wisdom and science is the backbone of our research and development strategy, so with this collection, we drew from Herbalism, but through a scientific lens by looking at the biochemical properties of plant remedies,” senior vice president of product development Robyn Watkins says. “We took that wisdom to the lab and created our latest innovation, PhytoFerment. We developed this balanced bioferment with the overall intention to help soothe, nourish, and balance the scalp while preventing dryness, style-related itchiness, and tension. It is derived from fermented purple willow bark, tea tree, rosemary, goldenrod, and so much more.”

As with the Foundation Collection, this new assortment features a signature fragrance as well. Dubbed “nocturne spice,” the scent has addictive notes of pink pepper, vanilla, cardamom spice, tonka bean, and oud.

My Review 

Ahead of the launch of the Protection Collection, I was able to enjoy a salon appointment with Dr. Williams. Having spent the summer in protective styles and doing a bit more heat styling than usual, my hair and scalp have been in need of some extra love and care. That said, Dr. Williams gave me the full Cécred experience—using each of the five products on my hair. 

She started with the Detangling Spray—which contains slippery elm, ceramides, honey, and aloe vera leaf juice—and it instantly added more slip and softness to my hair. Then, we moved on to the Detoxifying Shampoo, a blue-violet formula that enhances the vibrancy of your hair while also removing all traces of buildup. With menthol being a hero ingredient, this shampoo creates a deep cooling sensation on the scalp (which feels really nice). After two rounds of shampooing, my hair felt squeaky clean, but not in a stripped way—instead, my curls felt like they were in their purest, most balanced state.

After cleansing, Dr. Williams applied the Oil Ritual. Hot oil treatments are a Black haircare staple, so I was excited to see Cécred’s take—and it didn’t disappoint. Let’s get into the ingredients first: the Oil Ritual is infused with 21 oils (like manuka), honey, peppermint, and menthol for that cooling effect. You can use it at room temperature or heat it to enhance its benefits—we opted for the latter to combat the dryness I was experiencing, and I sat under a hooded dryer for 15 minutes. Once the oil was thoroughly rinsed out, my hair was noticeably softer, shinier, and smoother.

Before it was time to move on to styling, Dr. Williams misted my scalp with the Scalp Refreshing Spray for extra measure. I was especially intrigued by this particular product for a few reasons—first and foremost, the packaging. Unlike typical spray bottles, this one features a custom nozzle that makes it easy to apply the product to your scalp, whether you’re wearing a weave or braids. The Scalp Refreshing Spray is packed with honey, ceramide, peppermint, and menthol, so it also offers a rejuvenating and soothing sensorial experience. In between wash days, I definitely see myself reaching for this often to dissolve buildup and revive my scalp quickly.

To finish, Dr. Williams used the Moisture-Sealing Lotion from the brand’s Foundation Collection to define and moisturize my curls. She finished with the new Hair & Scalp Balm, one of the most versatile products in this new collection. Inspired by back-in-the-day hair greases, the brand claims 10 different usage cases—from moisturizing your dry scalp to smoothing frizz to blending leave-out. We used this to tame flyaways around my hairline and further boost shine. I’m impressed by how lightweight and non-greasy this formula is, considering it’s a balm-to-oil salve. 

Post-salon visit, I’ve received numerous compliments on how healthy my hair looks, and I wholeheartedly agree. As I prepare for my next protective style, I feel confident that my hair is in its best possible shape, and I’m excited to continue to incorporate these five products into my maintenance routine. All in all, Cécred, you’ve outdone yourself once again.

Beyonce ended her Cowboy Carter tour just how she started it…with a BANG! The 32-Grammy award winning singer reunited with Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams for a Destiny Child spectacle that was one for the books.

The girl group hasn’t taken center stage since 2018 when they performed at Coachella, so when they made an appearance last night at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, fans we’re in an absolute uproar.

It’s only right that in addition to the incredible gold ensembles that we witnessed on staged last night that we also take a moment to recognize Beyonce’s brilliant and extraordinary work ethic.

From releasing new music, to embarking on new business endeavors, and going on a 6-month Renaissance tour followed by a 3-month ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour, Beyonce is relentless, and a perfect depiction of female empowerment.

For their glamourous reunion, Queen B stunned in a gold custom LaPointe sequins bodysuit that was adorned with rhinestones and had crystal embellished fringe down the sleeves. Styled by Shionat Turini, Bey’s matching fringe chaps were modern and ultra fabulous for an unforgettable evening.

Mirroring her sister, Kelly Rolland was captured donning a nude long sleeve body suit designed with gold crystals. She styled her luxe bodysuit with gold sparkly chaps, and looked phenomenal as she sashayed across the stage with her signature bob haircut flowing in the wind.

Michelle Williams was also a sight to behold, showing off her “ab-licious” frame, in a gold long sleeve crop top that she paired with metallic gold shorts, and fringed chaps. Her platform sandals elongated her legs, and you can tell that her recent work on Broadway has added to her confidence, and stage presence.

It’s great to see Beyonce, Kelly, and Michelle still so close and bonded after all these years, showing the importance and power of sisterhood. We wouldn’t be surprise if this trio decides to go on tour soon or agree to a Vegas residency, because the way they showed out last night, you can tell they’re gearing up for something unforgettable.

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Beyoncé just closed out her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit Tour with a bang — and staged a Destiny’s Child reunion to celebrate.

Beyoncé, 43, performed at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, July 26, where her former bandmates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams made a surprise appearance. Beyoncé rose from underneath the stage at one point, flanked by Rowland, 44, and Williams, 46, in now-viral social media footage. The trio coordinated in sparkling gold bodysuits as they performed hits like “Bootylicious” and “Lose My Breath.”

Beyoncé even entrusted her longtime pals for the evening’s “Mute Challenge,” where the crowd is instructed to be completely silent before the song resumes.

“Just me and my crew,” Beyoncé quipped, switching up the lyrics. “Big energy!”

Long before kicking off her impressive and accolade-filled solo career, Beyoncé was a founding member of Destiny’s Child alongside Rowland, LaTavia Roberson and LeToya Luckett. After the latter two left the girl group in 2000, Williams came aboard. Destiny’s Child officially disbanded six years later as Beyoncé, Rowland and Williams all went on to pursue solo careers.

Beyoncé, Rowland and Williams have since reunited multiple times through the years, including at Beyoncé’s 2013 Super Bowl halftime show and set at Coachella in 2018. Beyoncé’s dad, Mathew Knowles, later hoped to see the girls perform together once more.

“I certainly hope so. I also understand that Kelly and Beyoncé are mothers and they have a family and that changes the dynamics,” Knowles, 73, exclusively told Us Weekly in May 2020. “Each one of the ladies are successful in their own right. They all have their individual solo careers. So coordinating family, careers, that’s a lot of juggling. I’m sure in due time the ladies will decide if that’s what they want to do and if they do or do not as supportive as I could be as their manager.”

Related: Kelly Rowland Is ‘Proud’ of Blue Ivy’s ‘Renaissance Tour’ Work Ethic

Just like the Beyhive, Kelly Rowland is obsessed with Blue Ivy Carter’s Renaissance Tour performances. “I’m very proud,” Rowland, 42, told E! News in an interview published on Sunday, August 27. “She works very freaking hard, period. But how could she not, you know? She sees her mother in action and she sees her father […]

He added, “[Their Coachella performance] shows how much they practiced, that 10 years later they cannot miss a beat. It’s just remarkable. It shows that their dedication was really there. I know these ladies, they have strong work ethics. I’m extremely proud of all three of them.”

Rowland is a mom of two, sharing sons Titan, 10, and Noah, 4, with her husband, Tim Weatherspoon. Beyoncé, meanwhile, shares daughter Blue Ivy, 13, and twins Sir and Rumi, both 7, with husband Jay-Z. Beyoncé’s daughters, Blue and Rumi, have also both been frequent presences during performances of “Protector” on the Cowboy Carter Tour.

While Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar are well known for their rather impressive collections of Grammy Awards (which grew by an Album of the Year and Record/Song of the Year awards, respectively), they are also surprisingly matched up against each other for a few of the same 2025 Emmy Awards.

Beyoncé’s Beyoncé Bowl and Kendrick’s Super Bowl LIX halftime show are both nominated for Outstanding Choreography, Outstanding Variety Special (Live), and Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special. Meanwhile, Beyoncé Bowl is also nominated for Outstanding Production Design for a Variety Special and Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl show is nominated for Outstanding Music Direction. Interestingly enough, the specials actually share a choreographer: Compton native Charm La Donna, who has also done work with Dua Lipa, Rosalía, and Selena Gomez, winning an MTV Video Music Award for Rosalía, J Balvin and El Guincho’s “Con Altura” video.

Doechii’s Grammy performance is also nominated for Outstanding Choreography, while Beyoncé has an additional nomination for Outstanding Directing For A Variety Special. Funnily enough, should Kendrick win Outstanding Variety Special over Beyoncé, her household will still get a statue; her husband Jay-Z is nominated for the Super Bowl halftime show as a producer.

The 77th Emmy Awards are scheduled for September 14 at 8 PM ET/ 5 PM PT on CBS and Paramount Plus.

Berets are cute, but when you know a cowboy hat works so well for you there’s no real reason to switch things up.

On Tuesday, June 24, Beyoncé and her husband Jay-Z attended the Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 show in Paris. Sporting head to toe Western denim, the 43-year-old even added some Cowboy Carter -inspired flair to her French manicure.

Beyoncé’s Western French Manicure

The 43-year-old’s “bang bang” nails—she goes to nail artist Miho Okawara for the art—have been a staple during her tour. At first they were all red with hand-painted stars, but a couple of weeks ago the red made its way up to the tips on a couple of fingers (in anticipation of this trip, perhaps?).

Okawara previously shared that she uses red gel polish by Tokyo Spice to cover the almond-shaped tips before painting on the stars. Her clear top and base coats were Presto Gel by Nail Labo.

And though we loved the design before, this mani’s appearance in France added a certain je ne sais quoi to the look—especially when paired with that denim jumpsuit.

Beyoncé’s Western Denim

With her manicure shining and honey-blonde hair flowing, the Grammy winner showed off a long-sleeved, wide-legged dark blue denim Louis Vuitton jumpsuit. She wore it cinched at the waist with a brown belt and silver buckle.

On her head, she wore a brown cowboy hat. On her feet: open-toed black platforms to show off her mani-matching red pedicure. Her makeup artist, Rokael Lizama, “went for fresh skin and glow” according to an Instagram post while hairstylist Neal Farinah‘s vision for her Cecred-backed blowout was “soft sexy imperfect hair.”

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. But when in Paris… you should do as Beyoncé does! For what it’s worth, the only reason that’s not as popular a phrase is because “do as Beyoncé does applies” anywhere.