For Black Women, Traction Alopecia Costs Us More Than Our Hair
The condition typically starts at the hairline, but in certain cases can begin on other parts of the head, like the back or the sides as it did for Okeke. …
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8 Natural Bridal Hairstyles That Will Elevate Your Wedding Day Look
Growing up, whenever I envisioned my wedding day, I always pictured myself with long, flowy hair—the opposite of my kinky 4C coils. Wearing my natural hair in mini twists for …
Everything To Know Before Getting a Keratin Treatment on Natural Hair
But both at-home and in-salon hair treatments “come in multiple forms, including creams, liquids, and sprays depending on the brand and manufacturer,” says Brooklyn-based hairstylist and [Salon] 718 owner Michaella …
Willow’s Bold Moves and Big Feelings—Interview
But all that preteen attention—Smith was just nine when “Whip My Hair” was released—and the pressures that came with it eventually took a toll. She had to take time away, …
Black Women Are Fed Up With Instagram Hairstylists
The early days of the Instagram hairstylist (2018 to 2021) were, by all accounts, great for both stylists and clients. Stylists with talent and a genuine love for their craft …
A New California Bill Aims to Ensure Incarcerated People of Color Have Access to Suitable Hair Products
No one going to prison expects a spa experience from the canteens and commissaries selling personal-care products to the population. But what many incarcerated people of color have come to …
Black Girl Gamers Band Together Against 2023’s Final Boss: Loneliness
Lopez has seen friendships and close bonds form through BGG and has even taken some of her own relationships from Discord to IRL. “We will talk or chat every day, …