{"id":77097,"date":"2025-06-10T09:07:38","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T14:07:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/?p=77097"},"modified":"2025-06-10T09:09:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T14:09:10","slug":"hot-girl-summer-is-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/hot-girl-summer-is-here\/","title":{"rendered":"Hot Girl Summer is Here, and KEVIN.MURPHY Helped Make it Happen: Megan Thee Stallion\u2019s Miami Swim Week Debut"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Miami Swim Week 2025<\/a> was electrified by Megan Thee Stallion\u2019s runway debut of her Hot Girl Summer<\/em> collection\u2014a fierce, unapologetic showcase of beauty, confidence, and individuality. As the exclusive hair partner for this landmark event, KEVIN.MURPHY led the charge backstage, with Director of Education NA Sarah Lund<\/a><\/strong>, and COLOR\/STYLE.MASTERs Carmen Waltz<\/a><\/strong> and Brandi Holdaway<\/a><\/strong> at the helm, ensuring each look was a perfect reflection of Megan\u2019s cultural impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But the story behind the styling goes beyond just glamorous, high-technique looks. What stood out most to me\u2014and I imagine many others\u2014was the diversity in the models’ casting, which spanned sizes, ethnicities, and hair textures. This dynamic inclusion wasn\u2019t just a nod to Megan’s ethos but a broader statement for an industry that too often siloed hair care into categories like straight, curly, or kinky. KEVIN.MURPHY<\/a>\u2019s approach proves that a product is a product\u2014and in the hands of the right stylist, it can work for anyone, on any hair type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The evening unfolded with each model being styled to her unique personality and vibe. \u201cWe\u2019ll see a few different looks coming down the runway,\u201d Sarah Lund<\/strong> explained backstage, where she and her team worked tirelessly to bring Megan\u2019s vision to life. \u201cWe\u2019re doing a Naomi Campbell-inspired clean center part with pin-straight hair\u2014very \u201890s runway,\u201d while others would showcase high ponytails, sculpted to perfection with SESSION.SPRAY<\/a> for that powerful, lifted effect. Of course, for the models with natural texture, the team embraced their curls, waves, and coils, enhancing them with SHIMMER.SHINE<\/a> for a glistening, moveable finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While the style choices were rooted in that late \u201890s supermodel aesthetic, the execution was all about celebrating individuality, not perfection. Each look was an expression of empowerment, and KEVIN.MURPHY showed that no matter the texture, the tools and techniques in the hands of skilled professionals can work wonders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This collaboration also highlighted something I found incredibly inspiring\u2014how the team was so intentional in its inclusivity. While Sarah<\/strong>, Carmen<\/strong>, and Brandi<\/strong> led the backstage prep, it was the team\u2019s collaboration with stylists like Vanessa Dussuau<\/a><\/strong>, Fabrice Montes<\/a><\/strong>, and Jamese Allen<\/a><\/strong>, who are experts in textures and styles often overlooked by mainstream beauty, that made this show so unique. Although Sarah<\/strong>, Carmen<\/strong>, and Brandi <\/strong>are all white women, they fully recognized the importance of cultural expertise when it comes to styling different hair types. When many models arrived with twists, braids, and sew-ins already installed, the team leaned on Vanessa<\/strong>, Fabrice<\/strong>, and Jamese<\/strong> for guidance and support in properly caring for and styling these specialized techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In an industry that has long been racially divided by technique, this moment felt like a powerful step toward integration\u2014one where the beauty industry can move past the idea that certain hair textures belong to certain categories or require products marketed only to their hair type. Watching as a diverse team came together to share techniques and knowledge not only created flawless looks but also offered a glimpse of the future where beauty truly knows no boundaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As Megan strutted down the runway, her Hot Girl Summer<\/em> vision was perfectly realized, thanks to the seamless collaboration between stylist and product. Megan\u2019s team ensured her look was just as fierce as her runway walk, arriving with her hair and makeup already done, but it was KEVIN.MURPHY\u2019s backstage magic that amplified her presence. From the precision styling to the effortless yet impactful textures, the KEVIN.MURPHY team proved that every woman deserves to feel confident, empowered, and ready to own her look\u2014no matter her hair type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThat\u2019s what Hot Girl Summer is. It\u2019s all about individuality and confidence.\u201d said Sarah Lund<\/strong>, who, alongside the team, crafted looks that resonated with Megan\u2019s cultural impact. The real magic, however, wasn\u2019t just in the tools or products\u2014it was in the attitude. KEVIN.MURPHY\u2019s styling supported the individuality of each model, giving them the freedom to express themselves in ways that felt authentic and powerful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In a world where beauty standards have been dictated by rigid categories and narrow expectations, this runway debut was a groundbreaking moment. It\u2019s not just a trend\u2014it\u2019s a movement. And with Megan Thee Stallion at the helm, and KEVIN.MURPHY by her side Hot Girl Summer<\/em> is here to stay. Check out our exclusive rundown of Miami Swim Week<\/a> where we dive deeper into the bold vision that made this collection\u2014and this moment\u2014one for the history books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And as Megan would say, “Hot Girl Summer is here, and she looks good.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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