“I’m so sorry, do you mind if I take this really quick?” Michelle Stiver is not in the habit of answering phone calls in the middle of a guest’s haircut. But then again, her phone isn’t usually ringing ominously, over and over. The client assured her it was fine, so she answered. The doctor’s voice […]
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Tori Press has struggled with anxiety and depression for her entire life. It was during a particularly sad and overwhelming period when she started drawing artwork inspired by mental health. After 10 years of running a freelance graphic design business, Press felt drained and ready for a change, so she quit. But within a couple
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We put two curly-haired social media powerhouses together. Watch the conversation between @reallifecurlygirl and @PennyTovar, then read the article Alyson wrote!
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I’ve never cut a hair in my life. I was even nervous with my “Grow ‘n’ Style Barbie” as a kid, too scared of ruining her look irreparably, so I just let her keep it long. Yet, there I was, shears in hand, hovering over a strand right in front of my face. “Go ahead
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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the United States, where one in eight women are likely to develop breast cancer within their lifetime. Undergoing treatment for cancer affects patients both emotionally and physically. One of the physical side effects of common cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy, is hair loss. Our hair is a
Cancer Losses: Not Just Hair, But Identity and Confidence, Too Read More »
When embracing your curls becomes a journey of personal growth
Curly Hair: A Journey Read More »
Oftentimes, our curly journeys lead us
to accepting our grays as well
