black hair What is Alopecia, and Who is Most Likely to Have It? More people are talking about Jada Pinkett-Smith and alopecia after the viral incident between Will Smith and Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards. Black women are more likely to get alopecia overall, and there are multiple forms of the condition. But any forms of alopecia can complicate a Black woman’s body image and sense of self. Dermatologist Dr. Meena...
black hair Will Swimmers Be Allowed to Wear a Cap for Black Hair? The “Soul Cap,” which helps protect voluminous Black hairstyles like afros and dreadlocks from the chemicals of the pool, was banned from professional swimming competition – though the ban is now under review. Danielle Obe of the Black Swimming Association talks about the cap and why the ban is a barrier for Black athletes.
hair discrimination It's Not ‘Just Hair': A History of the CROWN Act For generations, Black women and men have faced discrimination based on their hair. Last week, Connecticut became just the latest state to sign a law banning bias in workplaces and schools against natural or protective hairstyles like braids, locks and twists. LX Host Ashley Holt breaks down the history of hair discrimination in the U.S. and why Black hair is...
loni love Tessica Brown Is Getting a Custom Wig From Comedian Loni Love as She Recovers From Her Gorilla Glue Ordeal Loni Love is showing some love to Tessica Brown, the Louisiana woman who went viral for using Gorilla Glue to style her hair and then finding she couldn’t get it out. The comedian, actress and author said she is gifting Brown a custom wig.
Black beauty standards The Gorilla Glue Saga, Laid Edges and the Trauma of Black Beauty Standards From relaxers to braids and even weave sew-ins, pain is relatively common when it comes to styling Black hair.
black businesses Follow Your Heart: Meet the 16-Year-Old Beauty Shop Owner Breaking Barriers in the Haircare Industry Paris McKenzie is the youngest owner of a Black beauty supply store in the country and the Brooklyn teen already has fans like Janet Jackson and Bella Hadid
black businesses Meet the 16-Year-Old Who Opened a Beauty Supply Store Catering to Black Women in Brooklyn Brooklyn teen Paris McKenzie grew tired of going into beauty supply stores and either being treated like she wasn’t welcome or greeted by workers who had no knowledge of Black hair care. So, she opened up her own inclusive beauty supply store at the age of just 16 years old, drawing praise from big celebrities like Bella Hadid and Janet...
natural hair How the CROWN Act Is Fighting Natural Hair Discrimination for Black Women Everywhere The CROWN Act stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair. Congresswoman Marcia Fudge shares the emotional personal stories of hair discrimination that drove her to help introduce this legislation on behalf of Black women.
black hair Loving Your Black Hair: Glamour Mag Does Deep Dive Into Hair Discrimination With First Ever Black Hair Issue Ashley Alese Edwards of Glamour Magazine discusses hair discrimination in the publication’s first ever Black hair issue.
