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Down to the Root: Kendra Jessie on Her Purpose and Indigenous Roots

Go beyond surface level with some of our favorite creators, innovators, and beauty gurus in our Down to the Root interview series. They let…...
March 7, 2022 2 min read
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Megan Roup on Dry Shampoo’s Life-Saving Abilities and Why Consistency is Key

February 22, 2022 6 min read
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Down to the Root: Priscilla Quaye on Leaning Into Her Loc Journey

January 25, 2022 8 min read
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Mission Driven: Ami Colé Founder Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye Talks Formulating Clean Beauty for Melanin-Rich Skin

January 13, 2022 3 min read
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Down to the Root: Model and Podcaster Pojo on Humanizing Models and Her Life Behind the Scenes

December 28, 2021 5 min read
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Mission Driven: Co-Founder of Hispanics in Wine Maria Calvert Explains Why Representation Matters

October 15, 2021 5 min read
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Mission Driven: Tower 28 Beauty Founder Amy Liu On Bad Perms And Championing Diversity

October 14, 2021 6 min read
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Down to the Root: Grammy Award Winning Producer Ella Bric on the Importance of Latinx Heritage Month

October 12, 2021 2 min read
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Mission Driven: Henning Founder and CEO Lauren Chan Talks Inclusive Fashion and Her Must Have Hair Products

September 21, 2021 3 min read
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Mission Driven: Momotaro Apotheca Founder Lindsay Wynn Talks Cleaner, Greener Vulvovaginal Care

September 16, 2021 2 min read

Mission Driven: Jazmin Alvarez of Pretty Well Beauty Talks Going Natural and Making Clean Beauty More Inclusive

September 15, 2021 4 min read
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Down to the Root: Olympian Colleen Quigley on How Mental Health Touches Every Aspect of Her Life

August 4, 2021 8 min read
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Beauty Vlogger Tara is the Big Sister You Always Wanted

July 2, 2021 5 min read
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Down to the Root: Corey Rae on Fighting for Equity and Equality for the Trans Community

June 25, 2021 3 min read
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Down to the Root: Joel Moore’s Ambiguous Take on Fashion

June 14, 2021 3 min read