Personal Essays

Discover personal stories that explore how textured hair affects every facet of life.

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I'm Puerto Rican and Don't Have 'Spanish Girl Curls'—Here's How I Style My Hair](/content/latinx-hair-styling-journey.html)

By Jazmine A. Ortiz & Powered By L’Oreal Professional Products Division

Update Date: 31 Aug 2026

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Navigating Cochlear Implants and Textured Hair for My Deaf Daughter Gave Motherhood a New Meaning](/content/natural-hairstyles-for-kids-with-cochlear-implants.html)

By Tyanna Myers & Powered By L’Oreal Professional Products Division

Update Date: 06 May 2024

From Perms to Pride: Navigating the Evolution of the Natural Hair Movement](/content/natural-hair-community-evolution.html)

By Portia Lightfoot & Powered By L’Oreal Professional Products Division

Update Date: 15 Jul 2024

Shaving My Head Was the Greatest Unexpected Catharsis](/content/bald-head-hair-journey.html)

By Iyana Robertson & Powered By L’Oreal Professional Products Division

Update Date: 15 Aug 2023

I'm Puerto Rican and Don't Have 'Spanish Girl Curls'—Here's How I Style My Hair](/content/latinx-hair-styling-journey.html)

By Jazmine A. Ortiz & Powered By L’Oreal Professional Products Division

Update Date: 31 Aug 2026

It Took Me 40 Years To Embrace My Mixed Race Hair](/content/mixed-race-hair.html)

By Ariane Resnick & Powered By L’Oreal Professional Products Division

Update Date: 17 Aug 2023

Why I No Longer Listen to Public Opinion On How To Style My Natural Hair](/content/styling-natural-hair-journey.html)

By Natasha Marsh & Powered By L’Oreal Professional Products Division

Update Date: 17 Aug 2023

From Damaged to Healthy: How I Finally Retained Length in My Natural Hair](/content/how-to-retain-hair-length.html)

By Kindra Moné & Powered By L’Oreal Professional Products Division

Update Date: 17 Aug 2023

How 4 Beauty Influencers Came to Love Their Natural Hair Textures](/content/natural-curly-hair.html)

By Kindra Moné & Powered By L’Oreal Professional Products Division

Update Date: 17 Aug 2023

The Joy I Get From Braiding My Hair In Cornrows](/content/how-i-braid-my-own-cornrows.html)

By Ezinne Mgbeahuruike & Powered By L’Oreal Professional Products Division

Update Date: 17 Aug 2023

Why I Stopped Shaving My Head And Learned To Love My Natural Hair](/content/big-chop-natural-hair.html)

By Gina Conteh & Powered By L’Oreal Professional Products Division

Update Date: 17 Aug 2023

How I Finally Learned To Love My Natural Curls](/content/natural-hair-journey.html)

By Del Sandeen & Powered By L’Oreal Professional Products Division

Update Date: 17 Aug 2023

How I Learned To Embrace My Natural Hair In The Workplace](/content/professional-natural-hairstyles.html)

By Kindra Moné & Powered By L’Oreal Professional Products Division

Update Date: 17 Aug 2023

The Truth About The Big Chop No One Tells You](/content/big-chop-journey.html)

By Jelani Addams Rosa & Powered By L’Oreal Professional Products Division

Update Date: 17 Aug 2023