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Beauty

My Natural Hair Journey & How Afro-Latinx/Black-Owned Brands Have Played A Part In It

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson
I’ve worn my hair naturally curly for so long now, that sometimes I actually go years without straightening it at all. But, it’s been a long and time-consuming process to get here. As an Afro-Boricua, I grew up thinking that...
Beauty

10 Afro-Latina and Black-Owned Haircare Brands You Need to Try

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson
Finding the right haircare products for your specific hair type can be a challenge, especially when you have naturally curly or kinky hair. It’s something that many Afro-Latinx and Black women have dealt with their entire lives, particularly because finding...
Lifestyle

55 Latinx Brands to Shop for Hispanic Heritage Month (and All the Time!)

HipLatina
September 15 marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, and for 30 days (forever for us), we will be shouting out and celebrating all things Latinx. This means finding and sharing our favorite Latinx brands that continuously deliver products we...
Beauty

Upcoming Documentary Discusses The Potential Dangers of ‘Black’ Hair Products

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson
One woman has decided to produce a documentary exposing the extreme dangers of popular black haircare products including relaxers, hot oil treatments and leave-in conditioners among others. Back in April 2018, natural hair blogger Tola Okogwu appeared in a BBC...