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Salem Mitchell Makes a Solid Case for a Mascara Rotation
The model dishes on her highly effective lash routine and how she's married beauty and mental health during these trying times.
By Kaitlyn McNab
I Wish People Would Stop Giving My Post-Chemo Hair This "Compliment"
It may seem nice, but appearances can be deceiving.
By Jennifer Garam
It's Not Vain to Care About Losing Your Hair During Cancer
For many people, our hair is part of our identity.
By Jennifer Garam
The 27 Best Hair-Care Products for Curls
All the hair oils, shampoos, conditioners, and curl creams to keep your natural texture in great shape.
By Chloe Metzger and Sharlyn Pierre
Who Says You Have to Wear a Scarf After Chemotherapy?
During cancer treatment, I tried the scarf thing. But then I realized something: It was a lot of work.
By Jennifer Garam
How to Straighten 4C Hair Without Damaging the Hell Out of It
We got the tea on the best techniques, tools, and products to use.
By Amanda Mitchell
Kylie Jenner Shows Off Natural Hair in a Rare Extension-Free Selfie
We haven't gotten a glimpse of the star's hair since August.
By Kaleigh Fasanella
Megan Thee Stallion’s Natural Hair Has Gotten So Long
The rapper would like recommendations of Black-owned hair-care products that can help keep her curls nice and healthy.
By Gabi Thorne
Nicki Minaj's Fans Are Begging Her Not to Perm Her Natural Hair
The rapper revealed the state of her natural texture and it's so pretty, fans are pleading with her to embrace it.
By Nicola Dall'Asen
The 5 Best Curly Hair Tricks I've Learned From Stylists
Follow these techniques for glorious curls every time.
By Emily Belfiore
Michaela Angela Davis on the Power of Protective Hairstyles
It is in the hair where much of the "Black girl magic" you hear about is stored.
By Allure
Photography by Ekua King
UPS Employees Can Now Wear Afros, Braids, and Beards
The decision comes less than six months after the corporation hired its first woman CEO.
By Marci Robin
Ari Lennox's "Soap, Water, and Shea Butter" Routine Is Working for Her
"I've noticed my skin doesn't need much to be happy, so I just stick with simple."
By Jihan Forbes
8 Edge Tools to Finesse Those Baby Hairs
The best tools for when you want to lay those edges.
By Danielle James
Tracee Ellis Ross Opened Up About Her Hair Journey and What It's Like to Be Going Gray
"I've always said that my journey to self-acceptance can be chronicled through my journey with my hair."
By Kaleigh Fasanella
In 'Bad Hair,' A Nasty Weave Makes the Creepiest Horror Villain
The film's star, Elle Lorraine, shares the hardest parts of making a movie where a hairdo is the bad guy.
By Kaitlyn McNab
How to Ace Your Wash Day
Plus why co-wash might not always be the best cleansing product for kinky, curly hair.
By Janell M. Hickman-Kirby
The Art of Being Kesewa Aboah
With her unique style, model and artist Kesewa Aboah straddles two creative worlds.
By Baze Mpinja
Photography by Ruth Ossai
Black Cheerleaders Are Calling for Change. Will the NFL Listen?
Former and current NFL cheerleaders reflect on why it's taking pro-cheerleading so long to become more inclusive.
By Paige Skinner
15 Latinx-Owned Beauty Brands Doing It Pa La Cultura
And we love them all.
By Gabi Thorne