In 2019, Dove, the organization Color Of Change, and the Western Center on Law and Poverty sponsored The CROWN Act. CROWN stands for Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair. This law intends to eliminate hair-based discrimination, especially toward natural and protective hairstyles predominately worn by black people. The US House passed the CROWN … Read more
People that have fine, thin hair have always searched for a way to naturally grow thicker hair. Wearing a wig can be a temporary fix for looking good at a big event but it can be difficult to sustain in everyday life. An advanced medical procedure like a hair transplant is seen as a last … Read more
In 2021, it’s increasingly common to see black men and women sporting natural hairstyles. And that should be no wonder considering today’s political climate, which, with progressive laws like The CROWN Act and movements like Black Lives Matter, has forced people to finally question and address the stigma surrounding natural black hair. Natural hair has … Read more
Did you know that the majority of US adults do not have straight hair? This fact may be surprising since straight hair has long been the beauty standard in Western countries. Clearly, there’s a lot to learn about curly hair and the industry that caters to curly girls and women. That’s why we compiled the … Read more
In the US alone, black consumers spend over $1T each year, and a significant amount of that spending goes toward hair care products. According to some estimates, black consumers spend $473M on hair products annually. Ethnic hair and beauty brands market their products toward black consumers. But exactly how much do these companies rake in each year? … Read more
Black hair is very diverse, and there are no limits to the type of texture it can be. Many people wonder about the different forms it can take, which is fine! There’s still so much to uncover about the diversity of Afro-hair, and it is helpful to explore what makes it so special. Can Black … Read more
The hair weave industry is a multi-billion pound market that is forecast to grow significantly over the next few years. According to research by Statista, the hair weave industry is expected to grow to 13.28 billion U.S. dollars by 2026. Haircare products such as weaves and extensions are particularly popular among black women, who spent $6.6 billion … Read more