AQUIS Unfiltered: Fumiko Takatsu
AQUIS Unfiltered is a series of honest conversations with strong women who share how they’ve evolved and come to embrace transformation in t...Read more
THE WRAP
Before going completely natural, I did not consider how much my hair defines me; my mood, style and esteem.
Before going completely natural, I did not consider how much my hair defines me; my mood, style and esteem. I now stand tall in the decisions I mak...Read more
When my hair started falling out in clumps and my scalp was a hot mess, I couldn’t ignore it. It was the hair strand that broke the camel’s back, if you will.
I was born with a lot of hair. A LOT of hair. So much hair that my mom and babysitter (aka my 3rd “grandmother”) would take a ruler and measure...Read more
AQUIS Unfiltered: Shauna Harrison
I believe in starting where you are. I believe in building lifelong habits. I believe in small, incremental, sustainable changes. Read more
...Hair does not define who I am. I am beautiful with and without hair.
A close friend of mine was diagnosed with Lymphoma, and in solidarity with them, I shaved my head. It’s forced me to break out of my comfort zone a...Read more
Giving Back with Simply The Basics: A Q&A with founder Meghan Freebeck
Studies have shown that when a person is experiencing homelessness, others begin to disassociate them from being "human". Read more
Beyond every curl, braid, loc, and strand is a sacred story for women of color.
Beyond every curl, braid, loc, and strand is a sacred story for women of color.Read more
...My curls and waves had been “asleep” because I was using blow dryers and straighteners so much.
On how motherhood helped this Mom break up with her flat iron.Read more
I did the only thing that seemed to make sense. I disassociated from my hair.
How one woman grew to accept her bright orange hair—after it fell out.Read more
My hair was controlling me. It stopped me from doing the things I loved and most importantly it prevented me from embracing my authentic, unaltered self.
Meet the blogger who redefined beauty for herself—naturally.Read more
I love my curly hair and I am more confident with it natural than any other way.
I love my curly hair and I am more confident with it natural than any other way. Read more
How to Care for Your Unique Hair Type
With so many hair colors, textures, and patterns among us, there are several combinations that make up our unique, individual hair types. Our h...Read more
We came from parents with very different backgrounds and it was bound that one of us would get the short end of the hair stick. I was that stick.
I’ve realized that I will always have a relationship with my hair — it’s a part of me and I can change it or not change it and that’s okay.Read more
