AvatarRefinery29 UKAvatarAvatarBeing Adopted Into A White Family Cost Me My Black Hair Identity. Here's How I Got It Backverified_publisherRefinery29 - Jacqueline KilikitaKelsey Rickards, 25, from Liverpool, is a personal assistant at Sample Beauty. Having recently appeared on BBC podcast, The Sista Collective, she tells Refinery29 the incredible story of how she rediscovered her black hair identity after being adopted into a white family as a baby. "I was born on …
AvatarRefinery29 UKAvatarAvatarVibrant Colours, Buzzcuts & Freedom: This Is Non-Binary Hair In All Its Gloryverified_publisherRefinery29 - Tom Rasmussen, Poppy MarriottAs non-binary people, appearance is such an omnipresent part of our lives. For us, it is often a gateway into understanding our gender identities: what we’re drawn to, what feels good, what doesn’t, and what story that may tell about us on a particular day. These codes — whether clothes, tattoos, …
AvatarRefinery29 UKAvatarAvatarThe Dumb Blonde: Why Does The Stereotype Live On In 2019?verified_publisherRefinery29 - Daniela MorosiniThis piece is from our series, Hair Story. We interview an array of women from different walks of life to discover what their hair means to them. From photographing non-binary people who challenge society's norms by wearing their hair in bright colours, to investigating stereotypes, this series …
AvatarRefinery29 UKAvatarAvatarRelief, Dysphoria And Everything In Between: 5 Trans People Share Their Hair Storiesverified_publisherRefinery29 - Juno RocheThis piece is from our series, Hair Story. We interview an array of people from different walks of life to discover what their hair means to them. From photographing non-binary individuals who challenge society's norms by wearing their hair in bright colours, to investigating the 'dumb blonde' …
this series explores the intrinsic link between hair and identity.AvatarRefinery29 UKAvatarAvatarWomen Who Get Their Hair Cut In Barbershops Tell Us What Goes Onverified_publisherRefinery29 - Tanya Compas, Serena BrownThis piece is from our series, Hair Story. We interview an array of women from different walks of life to discover what their hair means to them. From photographing non-binary people who challenge society's norms by wearing their hair in bright colours, to investigating the 'dumb blonde' stereotype, …
AvatarRefinery29 UKAvatarAvatarBlack Women Are Being Priced Out Of Maintaining Their Hair – & I’m One Of Themverified_publisherRefinery29 - Jazmin KopotshaThis piece is from our series, Hair Story. We interview an array of women from different walks of life to discover what their hair means to them. From photographing non-binary people who challenge society's norms by wearing their hair in bright colours, to investigating the 'dumb blonde' …
AvatarRefinery29 UKAvatarAvatar6 Women On The Highs & Lows Of Growing Up With Red Hairverified_publisherRefinery29 - Georgia MurrayThis piece is from our series, Hair Story. We interview an array of women from different walks of life to discover what their hair means to them. From photographing non-binary people who challenge society's norms by wearing their hair in bright colours, to investigating stereotypes, this series …
AvatarRefinery29 UKAvatarAvatarI Cut My Long Hair Into A Punky Pixie Crop To Fight Ageism – & I Feel So Badassverified_publisherRefinery29 - Jacqueline KilikitaJane Evans, 56, is the founder of Uninvisibility, a project bringing older women into the spotlight. "I started my career in advertising when I was just 20 and was headhunted out to Australia at 25, where I worked with big name brands like Revlon and Maserati. I decided to come back to the UK in …
AvatarRefinery29 UKAvatarAvatarI Didn't Relax My Hair For A Year & I Finally Understand White Hair Privilegeverified_publisherRefinery29 - Amerley Ollennu"Well my hair is nicer than yours!" my 16-year-old self retorted when a black friend and I got into a stupid teenage argument. As the words fell out of my mouth, I wished I could swallow them back up. She winced and in that moment, I knew she hated me. What made my comment so cutting was the fact …
AvatarRefinery29 UKAvatarAvatarDeath Threats & £2 Ponytails: What The Fake Hair Trade Is Hidingverified_publisherRefinery29 - Lexy LebsackThe industry has long exploited poor women, but one new company is stepping up to create fair trade hair. Nguyen Thi Thuy’s hip-length hair has always been one of her most prized possessions. Every morning before work, she gently combs out any knots, massages it with coconut oil to keep it jet black …
AvatarRefinery29 UKAvatarAvatarWelcome To Hairstory, A Weeklong Series About Hair & Identityverified_publisherRefinery29 - Jacqueline Kilikita"How much can you actually say about hair?" was the reaction I got from a handful of people when I let slip about Refinery29's plans for Hair Story. The answer? An extraordinary, thought-provoking amount. It strikes me as odd that, according to trichologists, hair is essentially a dead tissue. If …