I Feel Lied to About Curly Cuts
Despite the slight uneasiness, I tried to reassure myself as I sat down in the salon chair, looked around, and saw how different my texture was from the other clients. …
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Fenty Beauty’s Caribbean Expansion Is About More Than Access to Great Makeup
Fenty Beauty’s arrival to our shores is an exciting development, because, while the Caribbean is home to a number of global brands—from Hallmark to Starbucks to Bulgari—by my experience, we’ve …
At 71, the First Black Trans Model Looks Back
There are mothers, and there are Mothers. The former is a role as old as time; the latter you may have heard of only if you’ve seen Paris is Burning …
18 Black-Owned and -Founded Brands That Won a 2024 Allure Best of Beauty Award
This year, the Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation proved to be one of the best foundations on the market—and one of the more expensive. The $69 price …
My “Heat-Trained Hair” May Actually Be Heat-Damaged
Welcome to It’s Textured, a column where we untangle the joy, trauma, confusion, and frustration that can come with Black hair. This month, writer Kayla Greaves delves into the controversial …
The Classic ‘90s French Roll Hairstyle Is Making a Comeback on TikTok
If you have long hair, you can skip the bun, and just pull your hair back into a ponytail and bobby pin it up so it’s upside down on your …
If Grants for Black-Owned Businesses Are Eliminated, Your Favorite Beauty Brands Could Be Too
Says Dozie, her first grant was from the Fearless Fund, and securing that $20,000 made a world of difference for her business. “You take so many losses in business, so …
Fulani Braids Are the Perfect Hybrid Protective Style
Charles says Fulani braids are one of the most requested hairstyles at her salon, explaining that its appeal is in how customizable it is. Her clients love how creative they …
17 Black-Owned and -Founded Hair-Care Brands That Will Elevate Your Routine
Star product: The Hair-Foam: Curl Defining Mousse defines curls without weighing them down or leaving them crunchy. Keratin fibers increase humidity resistance, while glycerin keeps stands hydrated. Cécred Cécred Cécred …
20 Black-Owned and -Founded Skin-Care Brands You Should Have on Your Radar
The skin-care industry hasn’t always been inclusive of melanated skin—just look at the lack of diversity in clinical testing or the fact that only 5% of dermatology residents are Black. …