How Black women celebrate their natural hair and uproot racialized beauty standards Hair is not simply a biological feature; it's a canvas for expression. Hair can be cut, colored, dyed, covered, gelled, waxed, plucked, lasered, dreadlocked, braided, and relaxed. Yet, its significance extends beyond mere aesthetics. Hair can carry profound moral, ......
Truth in Beauty is a practical, easy-to-follow guide designed to help you navigate the clean beauty movement and achieve a healthier lifestyle, with realistic & practical tips.
Archaeological evidence and ethnohistoric accounts document ancient groups from around the world intentionally binding their infants' head in one of two manners. Soon after birth they would either strap hard, flat devices (e.g., boards) to both the front and back of the infant's head, or wrap tight bandages (e.g., cords) around the head. The ......
What Quitting Hair Dye Taught Me about Health and Beauty
Like 75% of American women, Ronnie Citron-Fink dyed her hair, visiting the salon every few weeks to hide gray roots in her signature dark brown mane. She wanted to look attractive, professional, young. Yet as a journalist covering health and the environment, she knew something wasn't right. All those unpronounceable chemical names on the back ......
Over the last four decades, the fashion modeling industry has become a lightning rod for debates about Western beauty ideals, the sexual objectification of women, and consumer desire. Yet, fashion models still captivate, embodying all that is cool, glam, hip, and desirable. They are a fixture in tabloids, magazines, fashion blogs, and television. ......
Over the last four decades, the fashion modeling industry has become a lightning rod for debates about Western beauty ideals, the sexual objectification of women, and consumer desire. Yet, fashion models still captivate, embodying all that is cool, glam, hip, and desirable. They are a fixture in tabloids, magazines, fashion blogs, and television. ......
101 Ways to Live the Fashionably Luxe Life for Less
Shoestring Chic is a charmingly illustrated book of inside information for women who appreciate fashion, beauty, and shopping—but lack a black Amex account. In todays economy, who isnt living on a budget? Vibrant art complements the books 101 tips on living the luxe life without spending a fortune.
Helps men and women with exaggerated concerns about their appearance break free from the mirror and get their lives back on track. Self-assessment tools help readers understand their problems and decide whether they should be evaluated for body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Various guidelines teach them to overcome discouraging thoughts.
