The Classic ‘90s French Roll Hairstyle Is Making a Comeback on TikTok
If you have long hair, you can skip the bun, and just pull your hair back into a ponytail and bobby pin it up so it’s upside down on your …
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If Grants for Black-Owned Businesses Are Eliminated, Your Favorite Beauty Brands Could Be Too
Says Dozie, her first grant was from the Fearless Fund, and securing that $20,000 made a world of difference for her business. “You take so many losses in business, so …
Fulani Braids Are the Perfect Hybrid Protective Style
Charles says Fulani braids are one of the most requested hairstyles at her salon, explaining that its appeal is in how customizable it is. Her clients love how creative they …
Willow’s Bold Moves and Big Feelings—Interview
But all that preteen attention—Smith was just nine when “Whip My Hair” was released—and the pressures that came with it eventually took a toll. She had to take time away, …
Black Women Are Fed Up With Instagram Hairstylists
The early days of the Instagram hairstylist (2018 to 2021) were, by all accounts, great for both stylists and clients. Stylists with talent and a genuine love for their craft …
Inside the Lives of Black Disney Adults
So where does this leave Disney fans in marginalized communities? Wall, who is based in Oxnard, California, spends more time at Disneyland in her home state. And when she visits …
Black Video Game Characters Are Finally Starting to Accurately Represent the Culture
In an effort to pay his success forward and get more Black people in positions at gaming companies, Jones uses his newfound influence to recommend Black talent for the kinds …
Doechii Finds Her Groove: Cover Story
And Doechii still stands on that. She admits that she’ll be promoting “What It Is (Block Boy)” until she’s blue in the face. “Young artists will make excuses and disguise …
The Future of Beauty Is Being Built by Black Nerds
We are also highlighting nerds with a more creative bent, like our cover star Doechii who was a hardcore Paramore fan back in middle school. Her love of alternative rock …
Black Girl Gamers Band Together Against 2023’s Final Boss: Loneliness
Lopez has seen friendships and close bonds form through BGG and has even taken some of her own relationships from Discord to IRL. “We will talk or chat every day, …