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Black Political Figures Who Made Powerful Beauty Statements

Black women have never had the privilege of not being political––and neither has our beauty. Texturism leads to government-mandated hair discrimination, featurism turns into the…

These 2024 Olympians Are Making Inspiring Hair Statements

With the 2024 Olympic Games in full swing, naturally, we’ve been soaking in the awe-inspiring athleticism. But that’s not the only thing that’s made our…

Practicing Self-Care Is Helping Me Redefine My Masculinity

“As a Black man, you have to be tough.” That is something I’ve been told for a long time. My dad grew up in the…

Naked Beauty’s Brooke DeVard Launches First Fragrance

“We have an orchard in our backyard that has these beautiful orange trees that flower in the spring,” founder of Naked Beauty Podcast Brooke DeVard…

Tennis Star Sloane Stephens Launches Body Care Line

If there’s one thing you should know about tennis player Sloane Stephens, it’s that she’ll make sure to take good care of her body before…

In The Chair With: Kee Taylor

“In The Chair With” spotlights the incredible hairstylists in our community who are giving us major inspiration. Each week, they discuss their personal hair and…

9 Times Keke Palmer Proved She’s A Cheeky, Demure Beauty

Lauren Keyana “Keke” Palmer has been America’s Sweetheart since birth, 32 years ago today. The child actress’s stardom was first recognized in 2004 (at age…

Black Beauties To Look Out For At The 2024 Paralympics

While we saw a number of beauty wins from Team U.S.A. this season––Coco Gauff’s white bow, Jordan Chiles’s stylistic eyeliner, and star-spangled nails on Noah…

Taylor Russell Rocks A Pixie For The 2024 Venice Film Festival

From boyfriend blush to boy brows, gamine beauty is on the uptick this season, making a necessary transition from makeup to hair. Actress Taylor Russell…

Naomi Osaka’s 2024 US Open Hair Is Drenched In Pearls

Although four-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka is out of the running for the 2024 U.S. Open—she lost to Karolina Muchova in the second…