Glory

It’s not just a hairstyle — it’s a lineage. Every ridge, every pattern, every hour spent is a continuation of something older than us. Our ancestors turned restriction into innovation, found rhythm in what the world tried to call “unruly,” and built an entire language out of our coils. That same ingenuity lives in every durag, every fresh cut, every pattern spinning like its own fingerprint.

Your hair carries a story. It’s memory. It’s pride. It’s legacy and a story of where we come from, and manifestation of our coils’ innovation that we’re privileged to express.

We don’t just style our hair — we honor it. That’s the obligation. That’s the legacy. That’s Glory By Us.

Subject: Jason Morrison
Photography: Steve E.

There’s something about standing in front of a camera and embracing your full self. 🪖

We set up a portrait studio at Glory Days because we wanted more than just candid shots — we wanted a moment. A place where you could pull your best friend in close, express your personality, strike a pose, and just be seen. And y’all showed up exactly as yourselves. Full of personality, full of light, full of Glory.

That’s what Glory By Us is about at its core: creating space for us to celebrate who we are, together.

Thank you to everyone who stepped in front of that lens and gave us a piece of yourselves.

𝒯𝒶𝓎𝑜 𝒦𝓊𝓀𝓊, 𝒥𝓇. 📸

The Wave Check was NOT a game. 🌊

If you know, you know — waves aren’t just a hairstyle, they’re a whole culture. The brushing for an hour straight. The durag never coming off. The patience it takes to get that 360 spin just right. It’s discipline. It’s pride. It’s a rite of passage passed down for generations. So when we said “Wave Check” at Glory Days, Brooklyn showed up and showed OUT.

The competition was real! That’s exactly the energy Glory By Us was built for — because hair culture isn’t just something we talk about, it’s something we live.
Now we need y’all’s help... who had the best waves? 🌊👀 Drop your pick in the comments.

Quick lesson: flaking usually happens when a product dries out and breaks up on your hair, or when it clashes with whatever’s already on there. That’s why we built Pomade Paste to hold firm and stay smooth.

Tip: start with a small amount on hair that’s damp or has a light leave-in, and build from there.

The full expression of Glory. The Glory Days merch is now live on our site. 🪖

GloryByUs.com

Real talk: most of you aren’t conditioning enough. 👀

Textured hair needs it more. Your natural oils struggle to travel down curls and coils, so your ends get dry fast. Conditioner seals in moisture, adds slip, and cuts down on breakage when you detangle.

The Glory rule: condition every wash day. Or more. No skipping.

Be honest, how often are you conditioning?

The City of Champions 🗽

Congrats NY Knicks!

Glory By Us partnered with the Morehouse NYC Alumni Association Men’s Mental Health Summit.

Wellness from the top.

Morehouse College