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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — As an advanced practice nurse with more than 20 years of experience in all areas of medicine — from pediatrics to geriatrics — Dr. Chikodiri Gibson said she firmly believes in the connection between beauty and wellness. So after two decades of practicing a very holistic approach to medicine and building a solid foundation of aesthetic …

As a Black woman, I like to experiment with my hair. I enjoy box braids, faux locs, Senegalese twists, fulani braids, and my most worn hairstyle: textured pixies. Unfortunately, like many other Black women, I am often falsely judged on my appearance based on my hair — especially in the workforce. Former bosses and colleagues have directly (and indirectly) referred …