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 […]
This week feels like a cosmic massage for our overworked, overstimulated brains. After months of Mercury whiplashing back and forth between fiery Aries and emotional Pisces, we finally experience Mercury’s first full week in grounded, peaceful Taurus — and honestly, it’s the celestial deep breath we didn’t know we needed. […]
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 […]
The saying “life is what happens when you’re making other plans” couldn’t be more real now. The Flower Full Moon in Scorpio asks us to stop focusing on superficial matters and get serious about what is truly important to us. The time has come to boss up our lives. Also […]
The quest for the perfect wedding hairstyle is a rite of passage for any bride. It’s a journey that often involves navigating through a seemingly endless sea of inspiration, where trends and traditions collide. #Hair, in general, is an online world saturated with trends like “buss down wigs” and the […]
