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 …
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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 …
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. …
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 …
Inside the Lives of Black Disney Adults
So where does this leave Disney fans in marginalized communities? Wall, who is based in Oxnard, California, spends more time at Disneyland in her home state. And when she visits …