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    Activist Zulaikha Patel proudly wearing her signature afro
    News
    16 April 2021

    Zulaikha Patel Celebrates Black Hair With New Book 'My Coily Crowny Hair'

    News of South African activist Zulaikha Patel releasing a new children's book titled 'My Coily Crowny Hair' had us leaping for joy.

    Black woman in yellow gown wearing crown and holding large white flowers
    News
    27 October 2020

    Newly Crowned Miss South Africa Shudufhadzo Musida is South Africa's Reigning Bold Beauty

    South Africa has crowned new Miss South Africa, Shudufhadzo Musida, and she is challenging beauty standards as well as mental health stigma.

    How a Racist Ad Ruined TRESemmé South Africa’s Reputation
    News
    11 September 2020

    How a Racist Ad Ruined TRESemmé South Africa’s Reputation

    Referring to Black African hair as less favourable, to an African audience, is definitely not the way to do it.

    Woman with short hair wearing yellow jersey
    News
    08 September 2020

    Zozibini Tunzi Slams Popular Beauty Store Over Racist Hair Advert

    South Africa's Miss Universe criticised beauty store Clicks' following a controversial advert that labelled Black natural hair as 'damaged'.

    South Africa's New Miss SA Has Renewed Conversation Around the Politics of Black Hair
    News
    12 August 2019

    South Africa's New Miss SA Has Renewed Conversation Around the Politics of Black Hair

    The beauty pageant winner is the first to be crowned while rocking her natural hair in the contest's 60-year history.

    This Black Hairstyle Collective Is Embracing the Beauty of Natural Hair in Colombia
    Fashion + Beauty
    07 May 2019

    This Black Hairstyle Collective Is Embracing the Beauty of Natural Hair in Colombia

    Chontudas wants to strengthen natural hair knowledge among young black girls in Colombia.

    This Dominican Ministry of Education Director Was Fired Hours After Her PSA Promoting Natural Hair Was Released
    News
    27 March 2019

    This Dominican Ministry of Education Director Was Fired Hours After Her PSA Promoting Natural Hair Was Released

    Marianela Pinales' dismissal from her position the same day the motivational campaign was released raises questions on the true motive behind the ministry's decision.

    A Rastafarian Girl Was Banned from School in Kenya Because of Her Locks
    News
    14 January 2019

    A Rastafarian Girl Was Banned from School in Kenya Because of Her Locks

    Her father is now suing the school for discrimination.

    Reclaiming Tradition: How Hair Beads Connect Us to Our History
    Fashion + Beauty
    08 November 2018

    Reclaiming Tradition: How Hair Beads Connect Us to Our History

    A history of beads and African hair jewelry told through the unforgettable story of Baroness Floella Benjamin.

    Hair By Susy and OkayAfrica Present 'Lady,' a Celebration of Women, Hair and Individuality
    USA
    15 October 2018

    Hair By Susy and OkayAfrica Present 'Lady,' a Celebration of Women, Hair and Individuality

    We speak with hair artist Susy Oludele about her coffee table book "Lady," ahead of its upcoming exhibit at Okay Space.

    'The Hair Appointment' Is a Gorgeous Photo Series Showing the Beauty of Black Hairstyling
    Fashion + Beauty
    06 September 2018

    'The Hair Appointment' Is a Gorgeous Photo Series Showing the Beauty of Black Hairstyling

    The latest from Josef Adamu and his creative platform Sunday School will leave you in awe.

    Natural Beauties Share Why CURLFEST 2018 Is More Than Just a Hair Festival
    Fashion + Beauty
    23 July 2018

    Natural Beauties Share Why CURLFEST 2018 Is More Than Just a Hair Festival

    Here's what they had to say.

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