Crossfade Braid

She arrived with a good cut, but she wanted more—a look that wore her faith in plain sight. She asked for a clean fade with a shaved cross, a quiet symbol carried with bold conviction. As the fade took shape, the stylist suggested a crown braid to lift the longer hair, keeping the cross clear and centered no matter how the day moved. She was beautiful before, but something shifted as we worked: a simple haircut turning into a declaration. When we turned the chair, the cross shone crisp and the braid crowned it with grace. She stood a little taller—proud, joyful, and unmistakably herself.