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Simone Biles Reminds Us Of The Power Of Black Hair
Simone Biles’ two-part Netflix documentary Simone Biles Rising is set to debut in two days. In it, you can expect Biles to share anecdotes about…
Meet The Beauty Marketer Behind Your Favorite Brands
With a new viral beauty product out every other week, consumers are often reduced to the dollar amount the latest “must-have” product is worth. Meanwhile,…
Celebrities Serve Blonde Looks At Olympics Opening Party
Last night, the 2024 Paris Olympics kicked off with a Louis Vuitton opening party as a “prelude” to the actual Games. Hosted by LVMH’s Olympic…
Kamala Harris’s Silk Press Is Election Season’s Favorite Look
“How many times a month do you get a silk press?” Keke Palmer asked Vice President Kamala Harris on her podcast last year. “I don’t…
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…