Summer may be clocking out soon, but Gabrielle Union is here like, “Relax babes, the sun is still open for business.” And she’s proving it with a hairstyle so chic, so unbothered, it could survive a Beyoncé wind machine, a boat ride, AND your cousin’s sweaty basement party without a single hair rebelling.
The actress, entrepreneur, and certified hair chameleon dropped an Instagram carousel that felt like a vacation for our eyeballs. In one snap, she’s living her best yacht life with hubby Dwyane Wade, rocking Prada shades, a bikini top that says “Monday, who?” and L’Agence pants that look more expensive than my rent. In another, she’s beach-party polished in a cream sweater, grinning with friends like she doesn’t know what humidity is.
But let’s cut the small talk—the real star of this slideshow was her ponytail. Hairstylist Wankaya Hinkson pulled Union’s hair so sleek and smooth it looked like it had signed a non-compete clause with frizz. Then came the twist: the ponytail split into three tight braids swinging like joyful little tassels—playful, glossy, and aerodynamic.
And here’s the kicker: while those braids were dancing on the boat, not ONE hairline dared to move. The base of that ponytail? Cemented. Locked down like Fort Knox. I’m convinced it broke at least three laws of physics, and possibly one of gravity.
So if your end-of-summer plans involve land, sea, or just strutting into brunch like you own the place, Gabrielle’s three-braid ponytail is your blueprint. Just don’t forget a heavy-duty hairspray—you’re going to need NASA-level hold for this masterpiece.