How Much Freedom Should Black Kids Have Over Their Natural Hair Journey? A Lot
A major part of childhood is having someone else make the majority of your decisions for you. It’s…
Is ‘Hair Autonomy’ the Next Big Thing in the Natural Hair Movement?
In a recent newsletter to my clients, I suggested five New Year’s Resolutions they could easily get behind…
Black Activism and Denim: America’s Most Overlooked Fashion Revolution
Before becoming a hairdresser, I majored in business and worked in corporate fashion, developing ready-to-wear clothing for well-known…
P&G Acquires Black-owned Haircare Company, Mielle Organics
Black woman-founded hair product company, Mielle Organics, announced this week it would join P&G Beauty. Mielle Organics, founded…
Tabitha Brown’s Donna’s Recipe: Vegan Haircare Line Taking Ulta Beauty By Storm
Donna’s Recipe, the natural, vegan hair care brand founded by Tabitha Brown in 2021, is set to be…
Pretty and Protective: The Inspiring Backstory of the Hair Bonnet
For us textured-haired folk, “beauty sleep” isn’t just some cutesy term to say we need to catch some…
So, We’ve Claimed Cornrows: Here’s Why That Could Be a Problem
The history of our hair is prolific. Black hair can mean many different things to each one of…
A Black Woman’s Relationship With Wigs Might Be More Than You Think
Wigs are everywhere. Whether you are a card-carrying wearer or prefer to rock your own natural mane, there…
Why Hair Salons Are Still One of the Most Segregated Spaces in America
Although the beauty industry claims it’s one of diversity and inclusion, salon segregation is a skeleton in the…
5 Black-Owned Beauty Brands to Support During the Holiday Season
Beauty products purchases are expected to go up during the holiday season., according to a report by data…
Black Hair Trauma Is Real: And It Deserves to Be Taken Seriously
When it comes to Black folk, our hair is everything. It is a centerpiece of our culture; a…
5 Black Pioneers Who Changed the Beauty Game As We Know It
When it comes to creating environments that expand access to all people, the beauty industry still has a…