“We are here, and we have always been here,” declared hair architect Vernon François on Friday night backstage at the second edition of “Black Hair Reimagined: The New Era of Beauty.” Produced by Echelon Noir and powered by Square and Dove, the 2026 show, held at The Altman Building, celebrated the past, present and future artistry of Black hair , showcasing avant-garde creations by six celebrity stylists — François, Malcolm Marquez, Fesa Nu, Issac Poleon, Joshua Meekins and Jawara Wauchope, cofounder of Echelon. Related Articles Hair creation by Fesa Nu. Madison Voelkel/BFA.com A-list attendees included Tyrell Hampton, Telfar Clemens, Luar’s Raul Lopez and Paloma Elsesser, who famously sat front row at the inaugural presentation last year. On the runway, models included Fatou Jobe and Yasmin Warsame. Artists also partnered with brands such as L’Oréal Professionnel Paris, Amika and The Texture of Change.…