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Viola Davis just proved to us why the curly bob reigns supreme

Can we just tell you how excited we are that the SAG-AFTRA strike is over? Our actor friends and acquaintances deserved more pay, more transparency, and more protections;...

9 Afro hair salons in London that actually know how to work an Afro

Afro hair salons are a hot commodity, but somewhat unicorns in the Western hair industry. Afro haired girlies have suffered. Finding a trusty spot that will be able...

The most-asked questions about hair weaves & wigs, answered

For weaves, this is slightly different as it is recommended to wash it less to avoid loosening the braid base. We recommend getting a good sulphate free shampoo...

The best Afro combs to make brushing a breeze

Afro combs were once seen as the enemy and the epitome of 'pain is beauty and beauty is pain'. I don’t know many Afro-haired girlies who were not...

The absolute best products you need to care for textured and Afro hair, according to the experts

Plus, Ateh Jewel brings her expertise as an award-winning beauty journalist, sharing her personal hair heroes. Another award-winning journalist and editor of Black Hair Magazine, Keysha Davis has...

I wore my Afro hair at a job interview and did not get the job. Here is what that experience taught me…

I vaguely remember them making a comment about my hair. “Oh, you have…" they pause "so much hair” they continue. It was less about the message, more about...

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Skims face wraps, contour and buccal fat removal: when will the war on round faces end?

“Is it April Fools?” wrote skincare expert Caroline Hirons in the Skims comments. “Gentle reminder: they're targeting and profiting off your insecurities with...

Washington Black Proves That Black Stories Don’t Always Have To Be About Trauma

Even today, it’s rare to see a show like this featuring a predominantly Black cast. Starring Ernest Kingsley Jr. as the titular character...

This Sophisticated Summer Dress is About to Shoot to the Top of Your Wishlist

As a fashion editor, I always preach the importance of having an arsenal of outfit options at your disposal. Even if you’re a...

Catch Flights, Not Feelings: How Solo Traveling Healed My Broken Heart

Refinery29 is proud to partner with Verizon, the company that offers its TravelPass Perk — available with any myPlan Unlimited plan* — as...

The Summer I Turned Pretty doesn’t deserve Chappell Roan’s queer songs on its soundtrack

The Summer I Turned Pretty has three things going for it by this point. First, the source material: the beloved books by Jenny...