Becoming a Black Model in Italy Then Quitting
"At 14 I bought my first Reflex camera, Canon 1000D, in order to make self portraits. No-one wanted me as a model so I began modeling for myself."
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Road Tripping Through Portugal | Un-ruly Life
Here’s how we spent two weeks road tripping through Portugal's plains and mountains and visiting its cities and villages.
Make Summer 2018 the Best Evah With One of These Hairstyles
My back-length Fulani braids were giving me hot flashes in this 85-degree French weather so I started looking for another summer hairstyle, that would keep me c...
All the Black Guests at the Royal Wedding & The Significance of Rev Curry
The first mark of Meghan Markle's shake up of British high society was the presence of Black people at her wedding in a glorious way!
What is Black hair?
With the definition of Black hair changing... I've wondered what that means for women who still wear their hair straight or 'unnaturally.'
Your Dreams Won’t Come True on Their Own | From the Editor
When I was really young, I planned on retiring by 30 and it seemed doable because 30 was years away.
Fulani Braids (Braids With Beads), Everything You Need to Know
Fulani braids are trending. Checkout the most popular versions of this braided beaded style, learn how to do it yourself or how to ask your stylist for it.
Our #Hairties Photos Exhibit
Black women are by no means a monolith but we do share many experiences and #Hairties, among other things, was aimed at holding a mirror up to those experiences...
Afro Punk Paris – The Best Hair Looks
I know music is a big part of the AfroPunk Fest but I came for two things: the food and the hair.
Smooth ‘N Shine’s Brand Manager Discusses Changing with a Changing Multicultural Market
Consumers now have the power to really tell brands what they need and think, and brands have to be able to respond or get left behind.
If You Could Set Beauty Standards, How Would You Define Them?
If someone gave you a blank slate and said, ‘you’re the boss; you can determine what is pretty,’ what would you say? How would you define it?
On the Street, Paris: Lydie’s Shaved Sides and Locs
"I stopped relaxing my hair in 2007 and wore extensions."