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Men and women wearing red political shirts chant in front of a department store in South Africa

‘Racist’ hair care ad in South Africa sparks demonstrations

Protest

An advertisement published online last week by Clicks, a South African pharmacy and beauty supply chain, prompted outrage on social media and accusations of racism.

Certain hair products — many of which are used on black girls from birth to help straighten their hair — have been linked to such health issues such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and breast cancer.

Study shows hair care products targeted to black community contain harmful chemicals

Health
Elizabeth Tyler as Cleopatra lounges on a red cushion, he straight dark hair decorated with gold beads.

An online campaign is rewriting Egyptian beauty standards

Women & Gender
The generation of a ball of mouse skin through stem cell work has created excitement among the the scientific community about possible new insight in skin formation — especially on humans.

A ball of mouse skin could lead to new insight in human skin generation

Health
A human ear.

This new treatment could combat hearing loss by regenerating hair cells in the inner ear

Technology
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The little-known link between Princess Leia’s iconic hairstyle and the Mexican Revolution

Culture

Real-life revolutionary women inspired those famous coiled buns.

Hair

The Army’s new grooming standards have led some soldiers to claim discrimination

Lifestyle & Belief

A new Army regulation is intended to ensure a uniform, professional appearance. But the people who wrote the policy seem not to understand that not all hair is created equal.

Hair

The Army’s new grooming standards have led some soldiers to claim discrimination

Lifestyle & Belief

A new Army regulation is intended to ensure a uniform, professional appearance. But the people who wrote the policy seem not to understand that not all hair is created equal.

Students at COSAT shave each other's heads

School Year: A dress code to keep the ‘gangsters’ away

Development & Education

Boys at COSAT often spend a lot of time on their hair. But what happens when teachers decide their hairstyles are a threat to student safety?

Seniors pose at the COSAT prom

School Year Blog: Crashing the ultimate fashion show, a South African prom

Development & Education

I was told that proms are a big deal in South Africa — particularly in low-income, black townships. But nothing could have prepared me for the fashion show I witnessed.

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