Nike Wraps the Cortez "Black/Sail" in Nubuck Leather and Suede
Nikeis switching out theCortezsilhouette's smooth traditional leather build with its 'Black/Sail' offering.
Unlike the typical model, this shoe trades its smooth leather uppers for black nubuck leather. Meanwhile, suede lands on the panel swoosh and heel, both of which arrive in a complementing soft gray hue. Additional branding can be found on black and white tongue tag and insoles, as well as the black Nike heel embroidery. The sneaker then rests on a white midsole and herringbone outsole. Tying it together for a neat finish are black rope laces, fitted with silver lace dubraes for a final pop.
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The damage to her hair was far too predictable. These Korean braiding extensions — sometimes labelled 'hidden braids' — are being applied to misinformed folks with 1A–2C hair. The aesthetic? Long, flowing, seemingly seamless hair with no visible tracks. The reviews? Subpar, to say the least. In fact, 'I had to cut them out,' 'My scalp is on fire,' and 'This is giving… bald patch' are the kinds of reactions that have been racking up in the comments. But the gag is: this 'new' trend? Yeah... it might not be so new after all.'This is just a rebrand — microbraids, pick-and-drop, whatever you want to call it — we've been doing this for years. It's nothing new,' says Rashidat Giwa, hair educator and head stylist at SouthwestSix London hair salon. And, if you grew up in a Black household or sat through a Saturday at an auntie's kitchen-salon setup, you may already be familiar with this method, although not necessarily for the right reasons. What they're calling 'Korean braiding extensions' are basically microbraids or pick-and-drop braids — a long-standing style in afro hair communities, but perhaps with slightly different outcomes. 'They're very small, neat individual braids, typically done with extensions, that give a seamless, natural finish similar to K-tips,' explains Rashidat. 'The technique has been around for decades.' Small sections of natural hair are parted throughout the head. Synthetic or human hair extensions are added to each section, and the hair is braided individually, often as either three-strand or two-strand twists. The braiding usually only goes a few inches down, and then the rest of the extension is left loose, creating that illusion of free-flowing strands — this is the 'drop' part in 'pick and drop.' ' 'Straighter hair tends to be more fragile when it comes to tension-based styles. The strands can slip out or snap under pressure because they don't have the natural grip or density that afro-textured hair has to hold these styles.' rashidat giwa, hair educator and head stylist at SouthwestSix London hair salon. When installed well, the result is a natural-looking blend of braided roots with flowing hair that mimics the appearance of K-tips or keratin bond extensions without the glue or the excessive heat. It's meticulous and time-consuming, but when done right, it can look flawless. But as the style has been co-opted and applied to straighter hair textures without understanding the cultural and technical foundation behind it, we're now watching 'Black TikTok' shudder. @nutritionbynikki ohhhh to be this blissfully unaware of the damage @T-ANNA HAIR EXTENSIONS ❤️ would cause to my hair after only 7 weeks…watch till the end for my hair (or lack of) post extension removal 💔😭😭😭 #hairtok #hairloss #hairextensions #tannahairextensions #fyp #greenscreen ♬ original sound - Nikki🧿 Can This Hair Extension Method Work On All Hair Types? What the viral videos aren't showing is that this isn't a one-size-fits-all style — and it certainly wasn't designed with fine, straight hair in mind. Giwa breaks it down: 'Straighter hair tends to be more fragile when it comes to tension-based styles. The strands can slip out or snap under pressure because they don't have the natural grip or density that afro-textured hair has to hold these styles.' Basically, if you don't have the structure to support that level of tension, you're setting yourself up for failure. 'If done too tightly or if there is too much hair extension on one strand, especially on fine or straight textures, they can cause breakage or even traction alopecia,' says Giwa. That's not to say microbraids are inherently damaging. 'Microbraids can be gentle if installed correctly — but they're time-consuming and require precision,' Giwa adds. On top of that, many of these viral videos show synthetic hair being used — another red flag. 'Synthetic hair can be rough, especially if not pre-treated. For finer or straighter textures, it can rub and cause breakage or scalp irritation. It also doesn't blend as well, which can look unnatural,' Giwa tells Unbothered. ' Black women are often labelled gatekeepers when it comes to trendy hairstyles. 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