In honor of Black History Month, we compiled a list of 14 black photographers worth following on Instagram for a higher quality feed.
(Paid Content) In this episode of R29 Unbothered's podcast, Go Off Sis, our editors open up about the best — and most challenging — aspects of Black female friendship.
Click for 60's and 70's fashion inspiration. How 60's and 70's fashion were different in their shoe style.
Melanin magic.
The LCO method and the LOC method are the two most common product application methods. Here's the tea on the LCO vs LOC method.
blueprint
From @JadaImaniM to @CloudNaii here are 25 Black women photographers you should hire ✨ https://t.co/8J8D3qDfHD
Frosted eyeshadow and brown lipstick were beauty staples in the 1990s. Take a look back at some of the most iconic '90s makeup looks, ahead.
From short bobs to long beachy waves, these hairstyles are timeless. See 20 celeb-inspired classic haircuts that will never go out of style, here.
Prints, accessories, and fashion from Black makers in our community and beyond.
Photographer: @maria_lipinaModel: @normila17Dress: @narnia_dress
A Love Letter To My Sister Circle and How Far We've Come Together
Cottagecore might have been meant for cishet white girls, but queer and black women are finding a way to make the trend their own.
Black women are redefining the beauty industry by owning and operating beauty supply stores that have historically been owned by others.
Today is National Lip Appreciation Day, and it's the perfect occasion to celebrate the ladies with pouts we adore.
EXCLUSIVE: The Women of 'Think Like a Man Too' on Staying Fit
Carrie Bradshaw's whole wardrobe, for one
Photo Credit Iamdodos They often say that your travel experience is enriched not only by the places you visit but also the people you visit them with. Over the years, I’ve been fortunate enough to travel not only on my [...]
Emerging Creative 2018 participant Stephanie Kenyaa Mzee also talks about xenophobia and why her work centres black women.
How a photographer, a group of models and a fashion show in Harlem kick-started a cultural and political movement that still inspires today.
Josef Adamu, founder of Sunday School, celebrates the beauty of black braiding and black hairstyling in his photo series, ‘The Hair Appointment,’
Circle Of Witches Vintage Women Dancing Black And White Print Poster Museum-quality posters made on thick and durable matte paper. Add a wonderful accent to your room and office with these posters that are sure to brighten any environment. • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.57 oz/y² (189 g/m²) • Giclée printing quality • Opacity: 94% • ISO brightness: 104%
During a recent interview, Dawn Robinson shared that if En Vogue reunites for the 30th anniversary of their debut album, only the original members of the group should perform.
There are ways to cut down on your entertainment spending and still have a good time. It just takes some creativity and more thoughtful planning.
Braids, that's our topic this week as promised. With hair braiding, you can give your hair a rest, it is an easy and cool way to forget about hair styling for months. Most black women are sporting braids since they are gifted with strong black hair which can hold braids well. Braids History Braids are an old form of art that is a part of tribal customs. It actually originates way back in 3500 BC in Egypt. Every region and tribe have its own distinct style of hair braiding. Braids are traditionally a social art Because of the time, it takes to braid hair, people have often taken time to socialize while braiding and having their hair braided. It begins with the elders making simple knots and braids for younger children. Older children watch and learn from them, start practising on younger children, and eventually learn the traditional designs. This carries on a tradition of bonding between elders and the new generation. Braids were a means of communication In some regions, a braid was a means of communication. At a glance, one individual could distinguish a wealth of information about another, whether they were married, mourning, or of age for courtship, simply by observing their hairstyle. Braids were a means of social stratification. Certain hairstyles were distinctive to particular tribes or nations. Other styles informed others of an individual’s status in society. In the 1950s, braids seemed to make a resurgence. At the same time, the Afro also was becoming popular for blacks in America. With race relations on its way to becoming a heated issue, black artists, scholars and activists began looking to African hairstyles. By 1969, the styles came to symbolize a movement.In the 1970s, West African immigrants brought even more styles of braiding to America. In 1972, actress Cicely Tyson wore intricate Nigerian braids during a television appearance and became the first to wear cornrows on TV. Cornrows : A Trademark Of The Hip-Hop Culture By the 1990s, cornrows had become a trademark of the hip-hop culture, as artists like Ludacris and Lil’ Bow Wow began sporting the look. Athletes such as basketball star Allen Iverson also wore cornrows.Over the years, cornrows, along with dreadlocks, have been the subject of several disputes in the American workplace as well as universities. Some employers and educational institutions have deemed them unsuitable for the office and have banned them – sometimes even terminating employees who have worn them. Employees and civil rights groups have countered that such attitudes evidence cultural bias. Some such disputes have resulted in litigation. Traditional African Braids We are mesmerized at how perfection is achieved so effortlessly when an African American sets her hands to braiding. These are trophy winning braids ... Perfect sections, perfect tension and perfect braids ! African Braids Today Today, the care and maintenance of black hairstyles has become a multi-million dollar industry. Shops all over the country specialize in weaves and cornrows. At Iles Formula, we don't specialize in white hair or black hair, we believe in
Stars Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe shine bright on ESSENCE’s February 2017 cover
These films offer a creative take on our experiences and every Black woman needs to see them.
