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Ballet’s Acceptance of Curly Hair Is at a Tipping Point(e)

In June 2020, Kennedy George and Ava Holloway went viral when they danced in front of a defaced confederate monument in downtown Richmond, Virginia. The two ballerinas demonstrated that their craft could be a catalyst for change. Not only did their performance address ongoing racial injustice in the United States, it also called out the […]

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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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Custom For A Cause

Building a brand wasn’t the goal when she sewed her first bag in 2009, but 11 years later, Rebecca Smith’s Better Life Bags is thriving — and making a difference in Detroit

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Untangling Identity and Purpose

I discovered my interest in curls in college. It started when I went natural and began a side hustle braiding hair in friends’ dorms. At first, I only saw hairstyling as a hobby. It wasn’t until I went to cosmetology school that it really clicked: I could make a living doing something I was passionate

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The History And Significance Of The Afro Pick

The pick is one of the most commonly used tools for taming curls, but it’s far from just another grooming device. With long teeth and wide gaps, it’s a must-have for highly textured hair; however, this everyday item has surprisingly deep roots. What’s known today as an “Afro pick” has actually been around for over

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Curly Queens Are Changing Beauty Pageant Perceptions

(Photo courtesy of The Miss Universe Organization/Photographer: Fadil Berisha) History was made in 2019: For the first time, the reigning Miss America Nia Franklin, Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi, Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, and Miss Teen USA Kaliegh Garris were all Black women. They showcased melanin, kinks, and curls when they graced the national pageant stages,

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Video: Cheslie Kryst and Kaliegh Garris on their curly hair, representation, and inspiration

Watch our video interviews with Cheslie Kryst and Kaliegh Garris as they chat about curly hair and representation.

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’80s Cosplay: This ‘Working Girl’ Gets Creative with WFH

When I first started working from home due to the pandemic, my daily routine changed dramatically. How can a standup comedian liven up lockdown once she’s forced to start working from home? Lori Ferraro shares her story of becoming ’80s cosplay sensation @lori_works_from_home. After the first week or two, I went from taking a shower

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Black Beauty Founders on Where We Go From Here

The May 25, 2020, police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, shocked the conscience of the world and gave renewed attention and energy to the Black Lives Matter movement. Millions of people and brands, jarred into action, began looking for ways to contribute to dismantling systemic racism in the United States. The beauty industry

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Ballet’s Acceptance of Curly Hair Is at a Tipping Point(e)

8 Books Coming Soon From Authors of All Textures

Custom For A Cause

Untangling Identity and Purpose

The History And Significance Of The Afro Pick

Curly Queens Are Changing Beauty Pageant Perceptions

Video: Cheslie Kryst and Kaliegh Garris on their curly hair, representation, and inspiration

’80s Cosplay: This ‘Working Girl’ Gets Creative with WFH

Black Beauty Founders on Where We Go From Here

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