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Welcome to The State of Black Beauty: ELLE.com’s ongoing exploration of—and destination for—beauty at the intersection of Black culture.
The State of Black Beauty
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Every Body Is a Carnival Body
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The State of Black Owned Beauty Brands
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Bea Dixon and Monique Rodriguez on Black Success
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Is the White House Finally Ready for Black Hair?
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The Renaissance of Black Beauty Boys
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