LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The world is changing and accepting more things, and hair is one of them. Some women may stray away from wearing natural hairstyles, but Little Rock hairstylist Alisha Davis pushes to change the narrative in Black hair care. Can barbershops become safe spaces for Black men to talk about mental health? Davis is the owner of …
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Black hair is—and has always operated as—a form of identity. In early African cultures, hairstyles signified a person’s tribe, social status, or family history. However, the pernicious effects of colonialism later shifted how Black hair was viewed. In the new hierarchy that emerged, European features were valued and kinky hair and coils were ridiculed. For centuries, negative perceptions associated with …
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WarnerMedia has partnered with Black Beauty Roster and its network of 10,000 vetted beauty professionals in an effort to advance diversity in hair and makeup on set. Through the new relationship, WarnerMedia and Black Beauty Roster (BBR) aim to address a problem that is twofold — first, addressing the concerns of talent of color who’ve been underserved on sets by …
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The writer is author of ‘The Reset: Ideas to Change How We Work and Live’ My hair was my earliest form of self-expression but while I was working in a corporate role, the styles I could wear felt more limited. So when I left in 2018, my hair became even more of a creative outlet and I have never looked back. …
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February is Black History Month, and that’s a perfect opportunity to highlight some well-known (and lesser-known) Black-owned companies that would benefit from your support. While the list below includes a range of notable Black-owned hair care, skin care and cosmetics brands, I would consider it a starting point, not a comprehensive directory. While I encourage you to buy Black-owned during …
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Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. I remember exactly where I was when I decided to get into TikTok: In my bed, under the covers around 11:30 p.m. It was to be the beginning of a long “should I …
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NY Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Fabulous discounts on luscious lip kits, glow-gleaming gift sets, facial cleansers and moisturizers? We’re here for it. Not only is Black Friday amazing for big-ticket items like appliances and furniture, but it’s also every beauty buff’s excuse to whip out their credit …
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We might not have a new Rihanna album to obsess over, but we do have Fenty Beauty. And honestly, I would almost rather cover my face in Rih-approved makeup goodies anyway. If you’re looking to expand your collection or just pick up a new bottle of your near-empty foundation, you’re in luck. Every single Fenty Beauty product is on sale right now at Sephora. …
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