Mickalene Thomas's *Hair Portrait 16* (2013) is a dazzling four-panel work rendered in rhinestones and acrylic on wood, collectively measuring 48 x 40 inches. The piece exemplifies Thomas's signature aesthetic, combining the tactile brilliance of rhinestone embellishment with bold painterly gestures to celebrate Black femininity and identity. As a consecutively numbered edition, this work reflects the artist's meticulous attention to craft and her ongoing exploration of portraiture as a site of empowerment and glamour.