Afro

  • LifestyleYahoo Life

    'You should always take up space with your hair': Teen author teaches kids confidence with read-aloud book series that celebrates diversity

    "It’s not only an opportunity to really make sure that parents and kids have the resources that they need, but also for these authors to be celebrated and recognized," says Marley Dias.

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  • NewsYahoo Life

    This Black Model Was Told She Wasn’t Dark Enough to Wear an Afro

    One of the models who caught our attention this season was Kelly Gervais, a 5-foot-8-inch New Jersey native. She not only walked in six shows (including Pyer Moss), but also did so while sporting an Afro. “I started modeling when I was about 13 years old, though I didn’t start professionally [until] I was about 15,” Gervais told Yahoo Beauty.

  • NewsLesley Buckle, Yahoo Beauty Blogger

    3 effortless summer hairstyles for curly hair

    Curly girls know their tresses can be hard to tame. So why not just embrace it! There’s nothing better than the carefree styling which comes with summer. If you’re stuck for hairstyle ideas here’s a few go-to looks which work for everyday. No skills are required here. All of these styles are easy to do and take minutes to perfect. Texture and frizz give the styles more interest and volume but if you’d prefer, simply add gel or a serum for a smoother finish.

  • NewsLesley Buckle, Yahoo Beauty Blogger

    9 tips to grow longer hair

    Ever seem like your hair’s stuck at the same length? It’s a common problem amongst women, especially those with afro hair. Although our hair may grow easily, it’s can break easily too if not careful, which makes it harder to retain the length. Achieving longer lengths is possible but it can take a little more care and perseverance. Follow these steps to minimize breakage and get longer hair.

  • NewsSimone Olivero

    Viral hashtag supports girls’ right to wear natural hair

    <p>We’ve heard about students getting suspended for breaking the dress code but this latest suspension may have taken things too far. </p><p>Tayjha Deleveaux, a student at CR Walker High School in the Bahamas, was suspended after she went to school wearing her naturally curly hair loose. </p><p>“I have a question. Why would a high school principal tell my daughter that she cannot wear her hair like this anymore because it does not look like a school girl hairstyle and it looks as if it’s not com

  • NewsNoël Duan

    Twitter Goes Wild For North West’s Afro Last Night

    North West finally appeared on ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’, Season 11 premiere. (Photo: E!) Last night in the Season 11 premiere of our generation’s version of The Brady Bunch — Keeping Up with the Kardashians — two-year-old North West finally (!!!) appeared on screen with her mother Kim Kardashian West.

  • NewsSimone Olivero

    Was Allure’s Afro feature another case of cultural appropriation?

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