Complexity of Coils

Exploring the relationship our kinks and coils have with politics, economics and health

It started with a social media video being shared around our team. Then came a question, is hair depression a real thing for Black women?

This began a long conversation about the energy that Black women feel and carry about their hair.

In this series we’ll explore our relationship with our hair. We’ll look at how it’s been politicized, and policed in state houses and board rooms across the country and how for some it’s made them sick. We’re talking about affordability, going to the shops, hair wash days and everything in between. Plus we’ll share what you’ve told us these last few weeks about hair

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The beauty shop: A safe haven for women to share stories, form lasting bonds

Salons are not just places for haircuts and styles, but also form a community where women of diverse ages and backgrounds discuss everything from…

FDA missed its deadline to propose a ban on hair relaxers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed banning formaldehyde in hair relaxers, but the deadline has been missed. Research has shown that these chemicals have been linked to fibroids, early puberty, gestational high blood pressure, and uterine cancer. The FDA has not…

Snatchin’ Wigs and Why You Shouldn’t Hide Alopecia

Discover the impact of alopecia on Black women, its causes, and how to manage it. Learn about the stigma and health implications.

CROWN Act in Ohio?

The Crown Act which would ban hair discrimination has been introduced in local and state government. Find out where Ohio stands with this legislation.