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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.
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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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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