Olivia Johnson, Author at Curl Magazine

Changing Wigs: Bringing Real Representation To Synthetic Hair

When women experience hair loss, the right wig can make all the difference. It can boost their self-esteem when their sense of identity feels threatened, and it allows them to disclose their condition on their own terms. But how do you find a good wig if you’ve never shopped for one before? If you start […]

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Kayla Maria G.: Someone To Look Up To

Some people don’t see themselves represented in their areas of passion and assume there’s not a place
for them. Kayla Maria G. decided to
be there when others looked.

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Cylita Guy: Real-Life Bat Woman

Curly-haired ecologist Cylita Guy studies the winged mammals that play an “important part in our ecosystems.”

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Shampoo Curly Hair? Yes! Here’s How to Pick a Cleanser

Shampoo is an important part of the curly routine, but don’t grab just anything off the shelf

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Laila Sabreen And Representing Young Black Muslims In YA Literature

Laila Sabreen started writing her debut novel, You Truly Assumed, when she was just a junior in high school. She’d always been an avid reader and storyteller, and her mother took her to the library every week. This article contains affiliate links. For more information, visit our disclosure page. Now 20 and in her junior

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Taj McCoy’s Debut Novel Is ‘Good As Hell’

Taj McCoy’s debut novel, Savvy Sheldon Feels Good as Hell, is about a “plus-sized sweetheart” and her journey to self-acceptance. This article contains affiliate links. For more information, visit our disclosure page. Savvy Sheldon is a lovable, loyal-to-a-fault workaholic, and though she’s one-of-a-kind, she’s also one of many potential protagonists for McCoy. The 39-year-old author

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Samantha M. Bailey’s New Book Is About Killer Maternal Instincts

“Curly hair helps you write thrillers! It’s that wild, untamed, unafraid part of myself.”

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8 Books Coming Soon From Authors of All Textures

Do you love curling up with a good book on a chilly day? We do too! As you put together your winter reading list, consider adding these upcoming titles by curly-haired authors to the top of your list.

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Behind The Scenes Of Simone Imaani’s World Record Afro

Simone Imaani Williams, 33, is a native New Yorker, natural hair advocate, and fashion designer. When creating her own styles, she focuses on locally made, custom pieces with vibrant colors and bold patterns. She’s assisted the head designer in at Sesame Flyers, which is responsible for creating the extravagant costumes and headdresses for the West

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Author name: Olivia Johnson

Changing Wigs: Bringing Real Representation To Synthetic Hair

Kayla Maria G.: Someone To Look Up To

Cylita Guy: Real-Life Bat Woman

Shampoo Curly Hair? Yes! Here’s How to Pick a Cleanser

Laila Sabreen And Representing Young Black Muslims In YA Literature

Taj McCoy’s Debut Novel Is ‘Good As Hell’

Samantha M. Bailey’s New Book Is About Killer Maternal Instincts

8 Books Coming Soon From Authors of All Textures

Behind The Scenes Of Simone Imaani’s World Record Afro

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