by Marie Touray | Jun 3, 2025 | Self Image
Locs have always been a prominent feature when it comes to aesthetics within many Caribbean cultures. “In the Caribbean, hair is more than just a physical attribute; it is a vital form of self-expression and identity. The rich history of locs, braids, and natural...
by Marie Touray | May 26, 2025 | Health & Wellness
Despite diverging beauty standards across cultures, alopecia knows no boundaries. It bridges that gap between women amidst various ethnicities. 50% of us will experience hair loss, with black and Hispanic women being most vulnerable to alopecia. This susceptibility...
by Franca Temenu | May 24, 2025 | Self Image
Culture is ever-evolving, shifting, adapting, and crossing borders. But when does cultural exchange become cultural appropriation? We explore the ongoing debate over who truly owns traditional Black hairstyles and who has the right to wear them. From Bo Derek’s iconic...
by Filipa Justino | May 24, 2025 | Self Image
If beauty is supposedly subjective, why have we continuously been fed the “blonde bombshell” look as one of the primary forms of beauty? Marilyn Monroe, Pamela Anderson, Britney Spears, and Sabrina Carpenter: apart from being the sex symbols of their generation, they...
