The Afro haircare industry generates £88 billion in the UK, but Black business only accounts for 5% of the industry. Is there a link between the prevalence of harmful chemicals in these products and the lack of Black businesswomen?
Two Black girls, Shea and Paige discuss their personal experiences with colourism, and the call out culture that has developed as a result.
From Stylist to Sanitary
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From styling Jeremih to sanitary towels, Sam Desalu speaks about his journey through the industry.
Beauty standards: Damaged by Instagram
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How the social media platform which focuses on images is impacting how millennials view beauty standards.
Freedom of the fro
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Are black women now exploring their identity through cutting off their hair?
Destroying the myth of the "angry black woman"
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Artefact examines the growing issues around the stereotyping of black women in today’s society.
Blackness through flowers and afros
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Flowers in afros and edits have become popularised but does it represent the essence of blackness?