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“The kitchen” is an affectionate slang term for the hair at the base of the head. She’s giving your nape a little TLC with the clippers.

“The kitchen” is an affectionate slang term for the hair at the base of the head. She’s giving your nape a little TLC with the clippers.<br/><br/>

 In a video that inspired many because of the authenticity, resilience and self-acceptance she displayed, Pressley rocked a bright-yellow, python-print blouse, smoky eyeshadow and a fierce red lip.

 In a video that inspired many because of the authenticity, resilience and self-acceptance she displayed, Pressley rocked a bright-yellow, python-print blouse, smoky eyeshadow and a fierce red lip.<br/><br/>

Because only one hair grows per follicle, a single hair will grow in its place. The appearance of more grays in that area means that additional follicles near the plucked hair have recently lost their pigment cells.<br/><br/>

Because only one hair grows per follicle, a single hair will grow in its place. The appearance of more grays in that area means that additional follicles near the plucked hair have recently lost their pigment cells.

A cluster of gardenias was the "Ain’t Nobody's Business If I Do" singer’s style trademark. 

A cluster of gardenias was the "Ain’t Nobody's Business If I Do" singer’s style trademark. <br/><br/>

Madame C. J. Walker created great hair products to keep women’s hair both healthy and beautiful, which also made her the first woman in the U.S. to earn a million dollars. But she didn’t invent the hot comb. Around 1886, it was all the rage with white women, who bought it through catalogs such as Bloomingdale's.<br/><br/>

Madame C. J. Walker created great hair products to keep women’s hair both healthy and beautiful, which also made her the first woman in the U.S. to earn a million dollars. But she didn’t invent the hot comb. Around 1886, it was all the rage with white women, who bought it through catalogs such as Bloomingdale's.<br/><br/>

In the Americas, the intricately-patterned braids were used by some enslaved Africans to hide or transfer maps to escape their captors’ plantations. For instance, in South America an African king captured by the Portuguese created his own language and intelligence network, which helped him escape slavery.<br/><br/>

In the Americas, the intricately-patterned braids were used by some enslaved Africans to hide or transfer maps to escape their captors’ plantations. For instance, in South America an African king captured by the Portuguese created his own language and intelligence network, which helped him escape slavery.<br/><br/>

F: "I cut all my hair off cause I want to see my scalp," Haddish said, adding, “I'm not suffering from no emotional s**t, nothing. I've literally been talking about this for years."<br/><br/>

"I cut all my hair off cause I want to see my scalp," Haddish said, adding, “I'm not suffering from no emotional s**t, nothing. I've literally been talking about this for years."<br/><br/>

In fact it was Rock who squirmed one day when he was driving his daughter and her white girlfriend, and his daughter was raving about her girlfriend's hair, using the words “good hair” to describe it.” It inspired him to make a documentary exploring the Black hair journey.<br/><br/>

In fact it was Rock who squirmed one day when he was driving his daughter and her white girlfriend, and his daughter was raving about her girlfriend's hair, using the words “good hair” to describe it.” It inspired him to make a documentary exploring the Black hair journey.<br/>

The afro-pick style comb is about 6,000 years old and originated in Africa before turning up in Britain, the Americas and the Caribbean. The “Black fist” was added to the afro comb in the ’60s to honor the Black power salute, which was made popular by the Black Panthers.<br/><br/>

The afro-pick style comb is about 6,000 years old and originated in Africa before turning up in Britain, the Americas and the Caribbean. The “Black fist” was added to the afro comb in the ’60s to honor the Black power salute, which was made popular by the Black Panthers.<br/><br/>

The CROWN Act (Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) has passed in seven states so far. California passed the first law banning natural hair discrimination, and July 3 has been designated National CROWN Day.

T: The CROWN Act (Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) has passed in seven states so far. California passed the first law banning natural hair discrimination, and July 3 has been designated National CROWN Day.<br/><br/>

The new show is called <i>Young Love</i>, and HBO Max has ordered a 12-episode animated series based on Cherry’s sweet and joyful film.<br/><br/>

The new show is called <i>Young Love</i>, and HBO Max has ordered a 12-episode animated series based on Cherry’s sweet and joyful film.<br/><br/>

The <i>Tonight Show</i> ordered Questlove 4,000 hair picks. It’s a good thing they got extras because apparently they are a popular souvenir. Actor Seth Rogen, for instance, bragged about stealing a comb from Quest.<br/><br/>

The <i>Tonight Show</i> ordered Questlove 4,000 hair picks. It’s a good thing they got extras because apparently they are a popular souvenir. Actor Seth Rogen, for instance, bragged about stealing a comb from Quest.<br/><br/>