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How synthetic braiding hair may be putting Black women’s health in jeopardy
For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that ...
Cynthia Erivo Recalls the ‘Big Moment’ When She Decided to Shave Her Hair to Play Elphaba in Wicked
Cynthia Erivo is reflecting on what it was like to shave her head for her Oscar-nominated role as Elphaba in ‘Wicked: Part ...
An Almost 50 Year Old Makeup Artist’s Easy Tips To Make Lips Look Fuller, Naturally
Lips get thinner and less full with age thanks to a decrease in collagen and elastin—but there’s some simple ways to give ...
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This Beauty Brand Is Finally Giving Black Women What They Deserve
Kadidja Dosso turned her childhood dream into a fast-growing beauty brand serving over 100,000 women. From West Philly to nationwide shelves, she built Dosso Beauty with zero outside support—focusing ...
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Are your hair braids making you sick?
Braids are beautiful and rooted in Black culture. But is this trusted hairstyle hiding something harmful? Credits: AJC | FDA | Getty | TikTok / Consumer Reports ...
New Orleans' women and Black hair stylists discuss the shift from 'damaging' relaxers
Mariah Forde, or Mariah Celeste as she goes by on YouTube, will tell you just how important appearance is when appearing on ...
Rethinking relaxers: Black women’s search for safer hair choices
New research raises concerns about the safety of chemical hair relaxers. Now, many Black women want safer alternatives.
Alix Earle Has a Legally Blonde Moment at Harvard — Complete with Her Own Bruiser
Alix Earle channels Elle Woods from 'Legally Blonde' at Harvard Business School, a few days after attending a rager of a ...