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Eva Marcille Says Her Daughter Marley Inspired Her New Locs
Hair

Eva Marcille Says Her Daughter Marley Inspired Her New Locs

The former "Real Housewives Of Atlanta" star says she loves the freedom that her new locs give her.
By Jasmine Grant · Nov 10, 2020
Tiffany Haddish Just Did The Big Chop On Instagram Live
Beauty · Hair · Short Hairstyles

Tiffany Haddish Just Did The Big Chop On Instagram Live

"Who want to buy a loc?" the actress said.
By Shalwah Evans · Jul 7, 2020
18 Times Chloe And Halle Made Us Want To Immediately Rock Locs
Beauty · Hair · Locs · Natural

18 Times Chloe And Halle Made Us Want To Immediately Rock Locs

The sister duo served up beauty inspiration at the 2020 BET Awards.
By Jennifer Ford · Jun 29, 2020
This Hairstylist Makes Faux Locs Look Like The Real Deal
Beauty · Hair · Locs · Natural

This Hairstylist Makes Faux Locs Look Like The Real Deal

Ronnie Locs is the man to go see when you want A-list service and results.
By Shalwah Evans · May 11, 2020
This Maryland Salon Is Slaying Locs With These Haute Designs
Beauty · Hair · Locs · Natural

This Maryland Salon Is Slaying Locs With These Haute Designs

Check out 21 ways Sherelle Holder and her team are innovating with the natural hairstyle.
By Shalwah Evans · Mar 31, 2020
Hair Discrimination Is Now Illegal In The State Of Virginia
Beauty · Hair · Natural

Hair Discrimination Is Now Illegal In The State Of Virginia

Virginia is the fourth state to ban natural hair discrimination, joining California, New York and New Jersey.
By Jennifer Ford · Mar 6, 2020
Texas Teen Receives Ultimatum: Cut Locs Or Forgo Graduation Ceremony
Hair · Natural · News

Texas Teen Receives Ultimatum: Cut Locs Or Forgo Graduation Ceremony

Deandre Arnold has been growing his locs since the seventh grade. His high school now says he's in violation of the district's dress code.
By Tanya A. Christian · Jan 22, 2020
4C · Beauty · Hair

Summer Walker Is Not Here For A White Woman Criticizing Her Edges

"I know for a fact she's never had her scalp greased with black castor oil."
By Shalwah Evans · Jan 8, 2020
Baby Tress and Black Girls Texting Talk Edge Styling And Appropriation
Beauty · Hair

Baby Tress and Black Girls Texting Talk Edge Styling And Appropriation

Is laying edges only for the Black and brown culture?
By Shalwah Evans · Nov 5, 2019
This Hairpiece Is Giving Us Inspiration, Here Are 5 Others To Shop Now
Beauty · Hair · Hair Products & Tools

This Hairpiece Is Giving Us Inspiration, Here Are 5 Others To Shop Now

Try one of these hair accessories to get as cute and creative as model Didi-Stone.
By Shalwah Evans · Oct 25, 2019
MUST WATCH: This Man Weave Transformation Is Next-Level Hair
Beauty · Hair · Weave

MUST WATCH: This Man Weave Transformation Is Next-Level Hair

The weave for men is a booming concept and the transformations are jaw-dropping must-sees.
By Shalwah Evans · Oct 24, 2019
Napp2Reality Offers Clothing And Accessories That Celebrate Black Beauty
Accessories · Beauty · Beauty Products & Tools · Fashion · Hair

Napp2Reality Offers Clothing And Accessories That Celebrate Black Beauty

You can show your love for Black hair versatility with this dope apparel.
By Shalwah Evans · Oct 24, 2019
Jacque Reid Takes On A Big Bet About Her Natural Hair Journey
Beauty · Hair · Natural · Short Hairstyles

Jacque Reid Takes On A Big Bet About Her Natural Hair Journey

The TV host is taking on a natural hair journey, and a challenge from an Instagram follower.
By Shalwah Evans · Oct 23, 2019
Black Hair Is ‘Ghetto’ Until Proved Fashionable
Beauty · Videos

Black Hair Is ‘Ghetto’ Until Proved Fashionable

There's nothing flattering about extreme imitation, absent of any of the systemic discrimination that Black women face on a daily basis.
By Danielle Young · Oct 18, 2019
Black Hair: Ghetto Until Proved Fashionable
News

Black Hair: Ghetto Until Proved Fashionable

Our hairstyles have become more socially acceptable—for others. We’re still fighting the good fight
By Danielle Young · Oct 10, 2019
The Attacks On Our Natural Hair Keep Happening, Here's What We Can Do
Beauty · Beauty News · Culture · Hair · Natural

The Attacks On Our Natural Hair Keep Happening, Here's What We Can Do

Taking action in the wake of 12-year-old Armari Allen's locs being cut off by three white male students
By Jennifer Ford · Sep 27, 2019
White Referee Who Forced Black Wrestler To Cut Locs Fired By School District
News

White Referee Who Forced Black Wrestler To Cut Locs Fired By School District

The Buena Regional School District superintendent said that referee Alan Maloney was “done working with our district" after the racist incident.
By Paula Rogo · Dec 28, 2018
Lena Waithe Explains Why She Chopped Off Her Signature Locs: 'I Was Holding Onto a Piece of Femininity'
Celebrity · Hair

Lena Waithe Explains Why She Chopped Off Her Signature Locs: 'I Was Holding Onto a Piece of Femininity'

Lena Waithe cut off her signature locs last month, and the Hollywood triple threat says that the decision has made her feel “so free and so happy and so joyful.” […]
By Paula Rogo · Aug 10, 2018
Pantene Pro-V Casts Woman With Locs In First 'Gold Series' Commercial
Hair Products & Tools · Locs

Pantene Pro-V Casts Woman With Locs In First 'Gold Series' Commercial

This brand is clearly committed to shifting standards and the world’s definition of beautiful hair.
By Ezinne Mgbeahuruike · Mar 23, 2017

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