Celiece Channet

Sensitive topic caution: This article discusses domestic violence, femicide and violence against Black women and girls  It’s a cruel irony that after nearly 10 years of providing refuge for Black women facing domestic abuse, the charity Sistah Space has been left to pick up its own pieces following a recent […]

I’ve battled hormonal acne for years, so I’m no stranger to dermatology clinics. But even though I’d leave with a prescription that works wonders, I’d also go home with about £300 less in my bank account. Dermatology appointments — and the prescriptions that come with them — are expensive, which […]

Welcome to Sun Blocked, Refinery29’s global call to action to wake up to the serious dangers of tanning. No lectures or shaming, we promise. Instead, our goal is to arm you with the facts you need to protect your skin to the best of your ability, because there’s no such thing […]

We’ve landed on the ‘4C sew-ins’ side of the TikTok algorithm, and we love it here. Many Black creators on the app have been sharing reviews and videos of them getting weaves in kinky, curly textures, giving their natural afros extra volume and density. As one creator said, “Convince me this […]

Welcome to Sun Blocked, Refinery29’s global call to action to wake up to the serious dangers of tanning. No lectures or shaming, we promise. Instead, our goal is to arm you with the facts you need to protect your skin to the best of your ability, because there’s no such thing […]