On July 3, 2019, the first CROWN Act legislation was signed in California to “Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.” Now, six years later, on National Crown Day, Black women around the ...

I also made it a point to incorporate green leafy vegetables in my meals to help boost my iron levels. Hair relies on a steady supply of nutrients to grow strong and stay anchored, and while I am ...

September 20, 2025, marks four years since I loc’d my hair. To this day, it’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. For years, my self-worth was tied to my hair. I missed school and work when it ...