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It's Textured

A column where we untangle the joy, trauma, confusion, and frustration that can come with Black hair.

It's Textured

Caring for My Daughter's Curls Healed My Childhood Hair Trauma

I’m giving her the freedom and affirmation I didn’t have.
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I Feel Lied to About Curly Cuts

How the popular dry-cutting method failed me and my 4C hair.
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My “Heat-Trained Hair” May Actually Be Heat-Damaged

After letting go of all attachment to my hair, I, for one, could not care less.
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For Black Women, Traction Alopecia Costs Us More Than Our Hair

Three women share their journey with traction alopecia.