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As a Black boy mom, you’re not just raising a son. You’re also navigating the unique joys and challenges of keeping his hair ...

Kayla Greaves is the former Executive Beauty Editor for InStyle, overseeing all beauty coverage on the site. She has previously held positions at HuffPost and Bustle. Whether you've been on your loc ...

I’m convinced that TikTok has been trying to persuade me to get locs for a while now. Whenever I scroll through the app, I battle the urge as I watch gorgeous women getting fresh retwists, showing off ...