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Editor's Letter: We're Celebrating Black Hair as a Means of Connection

Feb 7, 2025

Editor's Letter: We're Celebrating Black Hair as a Means of Connection

Box braids. Blowouts. Bantu knots.

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Will AI Ever Understand Black Hair?

Feb 7, 2025

Will AI Ever Understand Black Hair?

As artificial intelligence continues to become more embedded into our daily lives, we're seeing its effects across all industries, especially in the beauty space.

I Got Sisterlocks When I Started My Fitness Journey — and It Changed My Life

Feb 7, 2025

I Got Sisterlocks When I Started My Fitness Journey — and It Changed My Life

I was recently asked, "What's one piece of advice you'd give to a Black woman who wants to take control of her health?" As a health and beauty expert who has slowly lost 100-plus pounds over the past eight years and is studying to become a certified fitness instructor, I thought about that question carefully.

Everything You Need to Know About Locs Hairstyles, According to a Loctician

Feb 13, 2025

Everything You Need to Know About Locs Hairstyles, According to a Loctician

Dreadlocks — preferentially known as "locs" — are a popular hairstyle that includes sections of hair that have been matted and knotted together to create a rope-like appearance.

How I Finally Got the Blond Highlights of My Dreams as an Afro-Latina

Feb 12, 2025

How I Finally Got the Blond Highlights of My Dreams as an Afro-Latina

For the past three years or so, I've been on a quest to get the perfect honey highlights.

PSA: Stop Asking Black Women If Their Hair Is Real

Feb 12, 2025

PSA: Stop Asking Black Women If Their Hair Is Real

Although it's been nearly a decade since Solange dropped the cultural anthem "Don't Touch My Hair," the elan of its content is more relevant than ever.

Bozoma Saint John's Must Haves, From Her Premium Wigs to a Non-Dairy Creamer

Feb 11, 2025

Bozoma Saint John's Must Haves, From Her Premium Wigs to a Non-Dairy Creamer

For Bozoma Saint John, the past year has been all about change.

Bozoma Saint John Isn't Looking For Fame on "RHOBH"

Feb 10, 2025

Bozoma Saint John Isn't Looking For Fame on "RHOBH"

As successful as Bozoma Saint John has been, she'll never be a "gatekeeper of secrets."

With Beyoncé's Grammy Wins, Black Women in Country Are Finally Getting Their Due

Feb 3, 2025

With Beyoncé's Grammy Wins, Black Women in Country Are Finally Getting Their Due

Tanner Adell fell in love with country music young.

Why Are We Still Fighting For DEI in Beauty in 2025?

Jan 28, 2025

Why Are We Still Fighting For DEI in Beauty in 2025?

As diverse as the beauty industry seems at face value, marginalized entrepreneurs and employees have always had to fight for a seat at the table.

Dear Black Women: Here's How We Reclaim Our Time, Peace, and Joy in 2025

Dec 18, 2024

Dear Black Women: Here's How We Reclaim Our Time, Peace, and Joy in 2025

Over the last month, my thoughts have been fragmented, my heart fatigued, as I've struggled to imagine being able to endure one more TikTok or CNN alert about the harm that Black women will have to endure in this country at the hands of a Trump administration.

What Will It Take to Close the Mortality Gap For Black Women With Breast Cancer?

Nov 22, 2024

What Will It Take to Close the Mortality Gap For Black Women With Breast Cancer?

October is generally the month that "awareness" around breast cancer research peaks, but it's important to be aware of potentially life-saving screenings and treatments all year long.

These Black F1 Fans Are Changing the Narrative Around the Sport

Nov 18, 2024

These Black F1 Fans Are Changing the Narrative Around the Sport

The roar of the engines, the smell of the rubber, the energy of the fans — it was all pulsating under a clear blue sky at the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix in Austin, TX, last month.

The Best Makeup For Dark Skin, According to Makeup Artists

Nov 13, 2024

The Best Makeup For Dark Skin, According to Makeup Artists

It shouldn't be hard to find makeup for any skin tone, but unfortunately, it often can be.

Stock Up on Books From These Black-Owned Bookshops Across the US

Nov 9, 2024

Stock Up on Books From These Black-Owned Bookshops Across the US

The legacy of the Black American bookshop goes all the way back to 1834, when free-born David Ruggles opened a space in New York City dedicated to abolitionist and feminist works.