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Down to the Root: Boy Smells’ Matthew Herman Wants the World to be Genderful

This Pride month we’re featuring a few of our favorite creators (in this special edition a brand founder!), getting to know them offline, and…...
June 7, 2021 3 min read

Down to the Root: Vas Hal on Living for Yourself

June 4, 2021 3 min read
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New Mom and Model Maxey Greene Shares Her Beauty Must Haves

May 20, 2021 2 min read
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Aysha Harun on Black Muslim Representation in the Beauty Industry

May 18, 2021 7 min read
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Detangling Stereotypes Surrounding Jewish Hair

April 12, 2021 4 min read
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Diem’s Emma Bates Wants to Make Social Media Social Again

January 29, 2021 5 min read
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Miss Rizos Has Become an Unstoppable Force in the Curly Community

December 17, 2020 5 min read
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Nubia Suarez Is Helping Women Love Their Curly Hair

December 15, 2020 5 min read
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Stylist Q&A: Celebrity Hair Stylist Ericka Verrett Talks Bowlcuts and Being Your Best Self

August 26, 2019 2 min read
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Stylist Q&A: Nicole Blais On Embracing Your Natural Locks and Saying ‘Yes!’ to Everything

July 10, 2019 3 min read

Stylist Q&A: Prose Director of Education Shares Her Favorite Hair Tips Plus the Universal Haircut She Loves

December 5, 2018 9 min read
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Stylist Q&A: Colorist Chelsey Pickthorn on Being A Part Of A Client’s Transformation & Common Hair Concerns

November 12, 2018 5 min read
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Stylist Q&A: Candy Diaz talks hair tips and advice

September 17, 2018 5 min read
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Stylist Q&A: Olivia Halpin on Changing Her Career Path & Staying Motivated

August 13, 2018 5 min read