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Beware of Skin Bleaching Ingredients—Plus, 3 Sneaky Culprits

Beware of Skin Bleaching Ingredients—Plus, 3 Sneaky Culprits

Experts break down how to safely navigate the skincare aisles.

Dyeing My Hair Blonde Turned Into a Political Statement Because I’m a Person of Color—That’s Wrong

Dyeing My Hair Blonde Turned Into a Political Statement Because I’m a Person of Color—That’s Wrong

I didn’t expect the microaggressions.

Here's the Beautiful History of Beaded, Black Hair

Here's the Beautiful History of Beaded, Black Hair

This African tradition has been preserved for centuries.

Sharon Chuter Wants You to Do More Than Just Pull Up For Change

Sharon Chuter Wants You to Do More Than Just Pull Up For Change

Put your money where your mouth is.

Long, Acrylic Nails Aren't New—Society Just Used to Call Them "Ghetto"

Long, Acrylic Nails Aren't New—Society Just Used to Call Them "Ghetto"

"We need to be very clear about how white supremacy is rooted in the beauty world, and that starts with a conversation."

Black Women Can Have Long Hair, So Stop Asking Me If Mine's Real

Black Women Can Have Long Hair, So Stop Asking Me If Mine's Real

"If you think my hair is beautiful, just say that. Anything more, you can keep to yourself."

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Dear Senate, Please Pass The CROWN Act

Dear Senate, Please Pass The CROWN Act

Black hair is not up to your discretion.

Sustainable Products for Natural Hair Are Hard to Come By, but These 5 Brands Are Changing That

Sustainable Products for Natural Hair Are Hard to Come By, but These 5 Brands Are Changing That

Keep your hair looking fresh without increasing your carbon footprint.

As a Black Woman, White-Owned Hair Companies Bring a Muddied Pain

As a Black Woman, White-Owned Hair Companies Bring a Muddied Pain

BLK+GRN Is Changing the Face of Clean Beauty—This Is How

BLK+GRN Is Changing the Face of Clean Beauty—This Is How

Yara Shahidi's Hairstylist Shares 5 Tips for Going Natural

Yara Shahidi's Hairstylist Shares 5 Tips for Going Natural

Target’s New Badges Make It Easy to Find and Support Black-Owned Brands

Target’s New Badges Make It Easy to Find and Support Black-Owned Brands

10 Body Lotions and Butters From Black-Owned Brands to Add to Your Skincare Routine

Because body care is important.

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Yes, people with dark skin tones need to use sunscreen—even indoors

Yes, people with dark skin tones need to use sunscreen—even indoors

Zoë Kravitz clapped back at a troll who made a completely inappropriate comment about her skin tone

Zoë Kravitz clapped back at a troll who made a completely inappropriate comment about her skin tone

This one beauty category is still not inclusive for women of color, and we need to talk about it

This one beauty category is still not inclusive for women of color, and we need to talk about it

The 10 Best Sunscreens for Black and Brown Skin, According to a Black Woman

The 10 Best Sunscreens for Black and Brown Skin, According to a Black Woman

Beauty Blender expanded its foundation range after receiving backlash, and now it's way more inclusive

Beauty Blender expanded its foundation range after receiving backlash, and now it's way more inclusive

Lupita Nyong'o talks about the liberating moment she had when she shaved her hair for the first time

Lupita Nyong'o talks about the liberating moment she had when she shaved her hair for the first time

How I learned to love my dark black skin

How I learned to love my dark black skin

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