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A Tennessee Meteorologist Just Shut down Racist Criticisms of Her Natural Hair
“Women of color have always been told their hair wasn’t professional or ‘neat’ enough.”
By Tess Garcia
What It's Like to Shave Your Head and Go Natural When Everyone Says You Shouldn't
Nappily Ever After celebrates the courage it takes to love our hair the way it grows out of our scalps.
By Teryn Payne
A Black Student Was Reportedly Sent Home from School for Wearing Box Braids
A video of her crying is going viral.
By Amira Rasool
Aretha Franklin’s Beauty Demanded Respect — and Denied Respectability Politics
She embraced her dark skin and bold brows, and inspired me to do the same.
By Alisha Acquaye
Halsey Called Out People Who Said Her Natural Hair “Looked Like a Wig”
"That's some f*cked up sh*t."
By De Elizabeth
Princess Tiana’s Natural Hair in "Wreck It Ralph 2" Has Fans in Tears
“Tiana with her hair down (for the first time ever!) is the best thing.”
By Zoë Weiner
Beyoncé’s Vogue Hairstylist Wants You to “Live Your Hair Life”
“It’s a time to be free. Set yourself free.”
By Karina Hoshikawa
Lupita Nyong’o Isn’t Here For Racist Natural Hair Stereotypes
“How often do you hear, 'You can't get a job with hair like that'?"
By Andrea Park
This Black Newscaster Got Real About Wearing Her Natural Hair on TV for the First Time
“I knew I had to make a change.”
By Karina Hoshikawa
Serena Williams Loves Shopping For Beauty Products at Target
“They literally have everything.”
By Zoë Weiner
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25 Stunning Natural Hairstyles to Try When It's a Million Degrees Outside
Courtesy of Curlfest.
By Amira RasoolPhotography by Eva Woolridge
Keke Palmer Just Got Real about Learning to Embrace Her Natural Hair
“I had to check myself”
By Zoë Weiner
A Nursing Student Felt "Forced" to Leave Her University After Being Called Out for Her Natural Hair
"I don't want other women to go through what I've gone through"
By Brooklyn White
These Internet Reactions Show Why It Matters That Serena Williams Wore Twists to the Royal Wedding
"If they're good enough for the royal wedding..."
By Brooklyn White
This Blowdryer-Hairbrush Hybrid Is a Game-Changer for Styling Natural Hair at Home
Plus, it's under $50.
By Zoë Weiner
How This Beauty Brand Makes Sure Customers of Color Are Heard
Their latest curl launches get it right.
By Karina Hoshikawa
Target Just Added 8 New Beauty Brands for Medium and Dark Skin Tones
Including over 60 shades of foundation.
By Zoë Weiner
These Sisters Are Taking the Internet by Storm With Their Braiding Skills
Can't stop watching.
By Zoë Weiner
Hairstylist Vernon François on the Importance of Embracing Natural Hair
"I think it’s important to recognize my responsibility."
By Zoë Weiner