The first time I realized how much my hair had an impact on how others saw me, I was interviewing for my first real adult job. My friends and family helped me run through the checklist women—especially black women—have to be extra cognizant of about their appearance: What would I wear? How should I do…
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The film’s director and photographer, Ashley Armitage, who also directed Project Body Hair, echoes these feelings. “In our film we wanted to normalize pubic hair because it’s exactly that—normal,” she says. “Body hair grows on people of all genders and it doesn’t suddenly become ‘gross’ or ‘unhygienic’ when it is on a woman, trans woman,…
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From Toasty Melt to Peach Cobbler, the food-inspired hair color names keep on coming. The next trend being served up? Mushroom Blonde hair, which according to Pinterest is quickly outpacing other popular shades like Cold Brew hair and Toasted Coconut, with searches on the site for it up by 308 percent. While it sounds a…
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While the bulk of awards season takes place earlier in the year, the summer still gives us a few awards shows to look forward to, namely the BET Awards. While the internet is buzzing over that truly iconic Lizzo performance, and Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus riding in on actual horses, the red…
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Last night’s BET Awards, hosted by Regina Hall, were packed with must-see moments. There was an epic Mary J. Blige medley (featuring Lil Kim!), a tribute to rapper Nipsey Hussle, yet another incredible Lizzo performance, and an inspiring speech from Tyler Perry, to name just a few. But for many Rihanna fans, the fact that…
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Fill in the blank: “I love my hair…” I love my hair when it’s fresh out of the shower and I’ve just deep conditioned. The curls are very bouncy, that’s my favorite. Shea Moisture is so good. What’s your favorite way to take a moment for yourself? I like to go in the shower, sing…
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