As Simone Biles wraps up another successful Olympic season, she is showcasing a new hairstyle featuring long, flowing curls.
Biles shared a selfie of her updated look on Instagram, where she is seen smiling while sitting in a vehicle. Her appearance was complemented by neutral makeup, a diamond necklace, and small hoop earrings.
Her hairstylist, Brenton Diallo, was tagged in the post and shared it with a heartfelt message. “What a magical morning!” Diallo wrote. “Reuniting with the GOAT! My sis from another miss, the gorgeous and incredibly gifted @simonebiles. ILY BB. What an honor it is to do your hair.” He added, “We’ve known each other for 8 years now, and I couldn’t be more honored to style your hair while you’re on top of the world.
Biles responded to Diallo’s post, writing, “Gold medal stylist babyyyyy.”
Her new hairstyle comes shortly after Biles addressed criticism about her hair during the Paris Games. On July 30, she posted a video on Instagram with the caption, “Don’t come for me about my hair. IT WAS DONE but bus has NO AC & it’s like 9,000 degrees … oh & a 45 min ride.” She followed up with another post, stating, “Gonna hold your hand when I say this … next time you wanna comment on a black girl’s hair, JUST DON’T.”
In a recent interview with Elle, Biles discussed her response to public and social media comments about her hair. “I used to worry about [my hair being considered] not professional. But I’m not embarrassed about it anymore,” she said.