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“How my afro hair journey has brought me closer and closer to my mum”
One writer reflects on a relationship build through hair.
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- Giselle La Pompe-Moore
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Hair
The best ingredients for afro-textured hair, according to the experts
We’re often told about the perils of using specific ingredients on afro-textured hair, but what about the ones that keep coils healthy?
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- Keeks Reid
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Hair
All UK hairdressers now have to be trained in Afro-textured hair – but will it make a difference?
One writer explores her own experience in salons and what this new practice means for Black women.
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- Banseka Kayembe
- Published
Hair
Knowing your hair porosity is the key to keeping it moisturised. Here’s how to work it out
Plus, how to care for it.
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- Florie Mwanza
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- Hanna Ibraheem
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8 ways to protect your hair and prevent breakage while you sleep
A hair expert explains easy steps you can take.
Beauty
The best afro hair salons in the UK
Whether you want box braids, cornrows, a weave or to nourish natural hair.
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- Imani Cottrell
- Published
Hair
“Discovering my Sephardic Jewish roots made me fall in love with my hair”
After discovering her ancestry at the age of 21, Hannah Van-de-Peer finally realised her hair is her crowning glory.
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- Hannah Van-de-Peer
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Hair
“This new hair advice service has completely changed the way I treat my natural hair”
Introducing Carra.
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- Nateisha Scott
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Hair
Pretty Damn Good: the styling wax this beauty entrepreneur relies on to keep her edges laid
The formula stays in place all day.
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- Hanna Ibraheem
- Published
Beauty
How to care for afro and curly hair when you can’t get to the salon
We asked the experts.
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- Hanna Ibraheem
- Published
Hair
This new initiative is working towards ending hair discrimination
Did you know that 65% of Black British people have experienced hair discrimination?
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- Hanna Ibraheem
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- Hanna Ibraheem
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The UK has its first Black hair code to end discrimination in schools and workplaces
The Halo Code champions all Afro hairstyles.
Hair
Turns out protein could be damaging your hair
Protein can be a godsend for damaged hair but overuse could be damaging it even further.
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- Keeks Reid
- Published
Long Reads
“Why ‘the Brandy’ was the most significant hairstyle of the 90s”
“Her signature braids stood boldy in a sea of whiteness, at a time when ‘the Rachel’ was all the rage”
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- Leah Sinclair
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Beauty
Easy hairstyles Black women can do at home
Lockdown showed us the importance of knowing how to care for your hair without access to a salon.
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- Vivienne Dovi
- Published
Beauty
Today is National Crown Day in the US. Here’s why it’s important
It marks the one-year anniversary of the signing of the CROWN Act.
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- Hanna Ibraheem
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Beauty
These simple tips will help refresh your braids
And make them last longer.
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- Ataowaji Victor
- Published
Beauty
Here’s why you might not be able to get a blow dry when salons reopen
It’s all to do with hairdryers and air flow.
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- Lucy Partington
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- Hanna Ibraheem
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What it‘s like to lose your hair to alopecia
Gina Atinuke Knight lost her hair due to post-traumatic stress.
Life
Oscars 2020: true story behind this award-winning short film celebrating natural hair
You need to watch Hair Love, a true celebration of afro hair and black fathers.
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- Elena Chabo
- Published