NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 20: Guerdy Abraira attends the premiere of Universal Pictures’s “Bros” at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on September 20, 2022 in New York City. Photo: Dia Dipasupil (Getty Images) “Real Housewives of Miami” star and event planner extraordinaire Guerdy Abraira shocked fans with her breast cancer diagnosis in May 2023. […]
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Is The Gig Economy Hurting The Black Hair Industry?
NewsOne Featured Video Source: Lane Oatey / Blue Jean Images / Getty The Black hair industry is a vibrant and dynamic sector of the beauty world, rich with creativity, innovation, and cultural significance. However, alongside its many strengths, the industry also grapples with the pervasive issue of unprofessionalism. Kitchen stylists or home-based hairstylists have grown […]
Read MoreDid a Court Determine That Racism Can Prevail at a Texas High School?
Darryl George lost the fight to keep his locs at a certain length On Thursday, a judge ruled that Barbers Hill Independent School District’s dress code does not violate the CROWN ACT, which prohibits race-based hair discrimination in Texas workplaces, schools, and housing policies. Abbott Elementary Star Janelle James Reveals Who Inspired How She Plays […]
Read MoreTexas Judge: Punishment of Black Kid Over Hair Had Nothing to Do with Race
“I don’t care what the hell happens in this world,” Miller said earlier this month on a podcast with Charlie Kirk. “If President Trump gets reelected, the border’s going to be sealed, the military will be deployed, the National Guard will be activated, and the illegals are going home.” Behind the scenes, Trump has worked […]
Read MoreTexas Judge: It’s OK That School Punished Black Student Over His Hair
“I don’t care what the hell happens in this world,” Miller said earlier this month on a podcast with Charlie Kirk. “If President Trump gets reelected, the border’s going to be sealed, the military will be deployed, the National Guard will be activated, and the illegals are going home.” Behind the scenes, Trump has worked […]
Read MoreTexas Judge: It’s Totally OK That School Punished Black Kid Over His Hair
“I don’t care what the hell happens in this world,” Miller said earlier this month on a podcast with Charlie Kirk. “If President Trump gets reelected, the border’s going to be sealed, the military will be deployed, the National Guard will be activated, and the illegals are going home.” Behind the scenes, Trump has worked […]
Read MoreThe Internet is Buzzing About Bey’s New Hair Care Line, And Not All the Comments Are Good
On Tuesday, Beyoncé blessed us with Cécred, her new line of products designed to repair and strengthen textured hair from root to tip. And as you can probably imagine, every corner of the Black Internet is buzzing about it. The company’s IG account already has nearly 200,000 followers who are sharing their thoughts on … […]
Read MoreIs Blue Magic Hair Grease Really That Ish, or Does it Need to Disappear? Black Internet Has Thoughts
If you were a kid in the 70s or 80s, you probably have memories of having Blue Magic slathered on your hair and scalp. A staple in so many Black bathroom cabinets, Blue Magic Conditioner Hair Dress is an OG hair grease marketed to keep the hair and scalp moisturized and keep breakage and split […]
Read MoreIs Blue Magic Hair Grease Really That Ish, or Does it Need to Disappear?
If you were a kid in the 70s or 80s, you probably have memories of having Blue Magic slathered on your hair and scalp. A staple in so many Black bathroom cabinets, Blue Magic Conditioner Hair Dress is an OG hair grease marketed to keep the hair and scalp moisturized and keep breakage and split […]
Read MoreTransracial Adoptees Outraged Over White Man’s Public Plea to Help ‘Do’ His Black Newborn’s Hair
Last month, white TikToker @will.powerrr publicly begged Black TikTokers for tips on “what to do” with his newborn Black daughter’s hair in a viral video that seemed more like an “Saturday Night Life” sketch than real life. ‘Law & Order’ Vet Jesse L. Martin Reveals The First Time He Experienced Discrimination | My Family Story […]
Read MoreBlack Adoptees Outraged Over White Man’s Public Plea to Help ‘Do’ His Black Newborn’s Hair
Last month, white TikToker @will.powerrr publicly begged Black TikTokers for tips on “what to do” with his newborn Black daughter’s hair in a viral video that seemed more like an “Saturday Night Life” sketch than real life. ‘Law & Order’ Vet Jesse L. Martin Reveals The First Time He Experienced Discrimination | My Family Story […]
Read MoreWho Will Decide the Fate of the Black High School Student Suspended Because of His Hairstyle?
It’s been one hell of a school year for Darryl George. Thinking the fall of 2023 would just be the first of a couple of more semesters before he graduated high school, it turned out to be a semester filled with roadblocks and struggles — all because of his hairstyle. ‘True Detective: Night Country’ Star […]
Read MoreAre Dreadlocks American? A Texas Superintendent Had This to Say About Black Hair …
Screenshot: KHOU NEWS Just when we thought that suspending students over their hairstyles would be left in 2023, a Texas superintendent has decided to take it to another level. After Barbers Hill High School student Darryl George was controversially suspended multiple times over his dreadlocks, the school’s superintendent has now reportedly came out in support […]
Read MoreA Black Broadway Actor Says She Was Discriminated Against On Tour. Here’s What Happened.
A cast member of a Broadway musical is taking legal action against a production company, claiming she experienced racial discrimination and retaliation while on tour. AME Pastor Who Protested Biden Connects Gaza & Palestine Solidarity To The Black Church & Struggle Off English Zuri Washington, who was cast as Declaration of Independence signer Robert Livingston in […]
Read MoreSteve Harvey’s (Slightly) Controversial ‘Man-Unit,’ Explained
After only eight days in existence, Katt Williams’ interview on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” podcast – with 43 million views and counting – will go down in history as a case study in contemporary interviewing, the power of (alleged) truth-telling and just plain fantastic timing. Dealing With Grief? “They’re In A Better Place Now” […]
Read MoreSteve Harvey’s ‘Man-Unit,’ Explained
After only eight days in existence, Katt Williams’ interview on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” podcast – with 43 million views and counting – will go down in history as a case study in contemporary interviewing, the power of (alleged) truth-telling and just plain fantastic timing. Dealing With Grief? “They’re In A Better Place Now” […]
Read MoreSteve Harvey’s “Man Weave,’ Explained By Expert
After only eight days in existence, Katt Williams’ interview on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” podcast – with 43 million views and counting – will go down in history as a case study in contemporary interviewing, the power of (alleged) truth-telling and just plain fantastic timing. Dealing With Grief? “They’re In A Better Place Now” […]
Read MoreSteve Harvey’s “Man Weave,’ Explained By An Expert
After only eight days in existence, Katt Williams’ interview on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” podcast – with 43 million views and counting – will go down in history as a case study in contemporary interviewing, the power of (alleged) truth-telling and just plain fantastic timing. Dealing With Grief? “They’re In A Better Place Now” […]
Read MoreThis Type of Hair Style Kept A Black Teen From Playing Basketball?!
Photo: Jordi Salas (Getty Images) What beef do high schools have with Black students’ hair? Despite the CROWN Act being passed in nearly 24 states, Black people in those areas are still facing the consequences of simply expressing themselves through their hair. Specifically, high school students. Dealing With Grief? “They’re In A Better Place Now” […]
Read MoreTiKTok Video Shows ‘Old School’ Black Hairstylist Rip Unprofessional Salons
NewsOne Featured Video Source: Per-Anders Pettersson / Getty Hair salons are more than just places to get a trim or a new style. They’re sanctuaries where culture, history, and personal expression intertwine. Despite their importance, some hair salons often grapple with unprofessionalism and poor customer service. On Thursday, a professional hairstylist named @lifeintheashlane hopped on […]
Read MoreBlack Women on Their Complicated Relationship with Relaxer
I was given my first relaxer when I was five. My mum would apply it in sections, parting my hair into four whilst she worked her fingers into every coil. I remember the strong chemical smell, the slight burning, and the tingling sensations on my scalp as the relaxer started to alter and straighten the […]
Read MoreBest Black Men’s Hair Moments of 2023
Photo: Getty Images If you think guys don’t have a lot of options when it comes to styling their hair, you couldn’t be more wrong. We saw afros, braids, locs and even bald heads on some of our favorite celebrities this year. And who could forget the beards? Advertisement As we get ready to close […]
Read MoreThe Best Black Hair Moments of 2023
Photo: Gilbert Flores / Contributor (Getty Images), Arnold Jerocki / Contributor (Getty Images), Emma McIntyre / Staff (Getty Images) As 2023 draws to a close, we’re looking back at all of the best moments of the year. Black celebs, in particular got creative this year with their hair. From locs to wigs to afros, the […]
Read More17 Christmas Gift Ideas For the Black Woman in Your Life
Photo: Danessa Myricks Beauty This defining neutrals palette for eyes, brows, face and lips features gorgeous Earth tones and is a multi-use, talc-free palette with velvety pomades and coordinating oil-absorbing shaping powders that easily define eyes, brows, cheeks & lips. Lift, fill, line, shape, sculpt, and set your eyes, brows, face & lips with a […]
Read More17 Christmas Gift Ideas For the Bomb Black Woman in Your Life
Photo: Danessa Myricks Beauty This defining neutrals palette for eyes, brows, face and lips features gorgeous Earth tones and is a multi-use, talc-free palette with velvety pomades and coordinating oil-absorbing shaping powders that easily define eyes, brows, cheeks & lips. Lift, fill, line, shape, sculpt, and set your eyes, brows, face & lips with a […]
Read MoreHair-Loss TikTok Offers Community, and Dubious Recommendations
Zeph Sanders was 20 when his hair began to fall out. As it thinned from the density of AstroTurf to spare wisps, he hid his head under a beanie before logging on to play video games on the livestreaming platform Twitch. “I started getting people in the comments like, ‘Bro, where’s your hair?’” Mr. Sanders, […]
Read MoreWhy ‘Slim Black Woman With a Bad Wig’ Is Trending on TikTok
Photo: dem10 (Getty Images) From the latest dance challenges to hot new hair products, you can always count on TikTok to make a thing a thing. Lately though, Black TikTok has been abuzz with a theory that attempts to explain why some Black women always seem to be living their best lives. It’s called Hard […]
Read MoreWhy A ‘Slim Black Woman With a Bad Wig’ Is Trending on TikTok
Photo: dem10 (Getty Images) From the latest dance challenges to hot new hair products, you can always count on TikTok to make a thing a thing. Lately though, Black TikTok has been abuzz with a theory that attempts to explain why some Black women always seem to be living their best lives. It’s called Hard […]
Read MoreWhat? Black Texas High School Student Suspended… Again Over Hairstyle
Photo: Michael Wyke/AP (AP) Like at this point it’s getting ridiculous. We’re talking about hair. Not inappropriate wording or images on his clothing. Hair. When can we just let the kid be? A Simple Ponytail Hack For The Summer While The Silk Press Is On Pause Off English On Tuesday, Texas high school student Darryl […]
Read MoreBlack Student Darryl George Is Suspended Over Locs Again
Darryl George, the Texas high school student who earlier this year was removed from school because his hairstyle violated a dress code, was suspended again on Tuesday, the latest flashpoint in a monthslong dispute over a school policy that has spilled into the courts. Mr. George, 18, had just returned to class at Barbers Hill […]
Read MoreMiss Tina Claps Back at ‘Bozos’ Alleging Beyonce Is Bleaching Her Skin, ‘Trying to Be White’
Days before Beyonce’s Renaissance film hits theaters in the U.S., her mother Tina Knowles is clapping back at “self-hating” trolls who lobbed allegations of Bey bleaching her skin, being a white woman and more vitriol over her silvery, platinum look at the Renaissance Film premiere. Rap Sh!t Stars Issa Rae & Syreeta Singleton Play A […]
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