Allure magazine has taken a lot of flak for including an afro hairstyle tutorial for white women in its August issue, using actress-model Marissa Neitling, who happens to be a Rachel Dolezal ...

Allure magazine's August issue features a variety of "retro modern" hairstyles inspired by the '70s. One of the looks included is a "loose afro," and the publication's decision to use a white woman to ...

Allure Magazine has made some enemies after featuring step-by-step instructions for how white girls can achieve an "Afro." To break it down, "Afro" comes from the word "African." So for Allure ...

Allure magazine is facing a bitter backlash after featuring a white model in a beauty article about how to get the perfect afro hairstyle. The feature, which focuses on 70s-style hairdos being ...

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*In recent years, Cuba has seen a remarkable resurgence of interest in Afro hairstyles, highlighting a deep connection to African heritage and an affirmation of cultural identity. This revival, rooted ...

Editor’s Note: Michaela Angela Davis, a writer and activist, was the executive fashion, beauty and culture editor at Essence, editor in chief of Honey magazine and fashion director for Vibe magazine.