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instyle.com | Kayla Greaves
Castor oil is one of those ingredients that has become a staple in natural haircare. The product has been used for decades and people swear that it promotes hair's growth, health, and moisture levels—but have any of these claims been proven? With so much misinformation out there, we thought it was about time to set the record straight on castor oil and its many uses. To help us out, we tapped dermatologist Dr. Corey L. Hartman and hair experts Kim Kimble and Monique Rodriguez.
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2 weeks ago | 
newbeauty.com | Kayla Greaves
This article first appeared in the Spring 2025 issue of New Beauty.
Cozy nights indoors and wearing lots of chic layers were perks of the winter season, but hair breakage and a dry scalp were not. But, they can be inevitable, especially for those who go natural. Now, as the seasons change, it’s time for some hair rehab. “Winter can be tough on natural hair,” explains celebrity hairstylist Nafisah Carter.
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3 weeks ago | 
essence.com | Kayla Greaves
Photos: Courtesy of Shatimah Brathwaite Let’s be for real for a moment, OK? The beauty industry, as a whole, is largely oversaturated. There are an overwhelming number of products on the market, which gives consumers the privilege of choice. It also means no one owes these brands loyalty. If you piss off your target audience, they’ll go elsewhere. Simple.
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1 month ago | 
popsugar.com | Kayla Greaves
BeautyShoppingPS Photography | Kayla GreavesPS Photography | Kayla GreavesWhile each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. When it comes to scent, that's one thing I am not playing around with.
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1 month ago | 
msn.com | Kayla Greaves
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instyle.com | Kayla Greaves
Photo: WWD/Getty Images Beauty enthusiasts are raving about shea butter for skin and hair. Although the popular ingredient has only recently been showing up in the formulas of most lotions, shampoos, and other moisturizing beauty products, it's been used in East and West Africa for centuries. Shea butter is a fat derived from the shea kernel of the African shea tree. Pure shea butter is ivory in color and is unrefined and raw, meaning, it is free of chemicals and preservatives.
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aol.com | Kayla Greaves
Beauty enthusiasts are raving about shea butter for skin and hair. Although the popular ingredient has only recently been showing up in the formulas of most lotions, shampoos, and other moisturizing beauty products, it's been used in East and West Africa for centuries. Shea butter is a fat derived from the shea kernel of the African shea tree. Pure shea butter is ivory in color and is unrefined and raw, meaning, it is free of chemicals and preservatives.
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1 month ago | 
ca.style.yahoo.com | Kayla Greaves
WWD/Getty ImagesBeauty enthusiasts are raving about shea butter for skin and hair. Although the popular ingredient has only recently been showing up in the formulas of most lotions, shampoos, and other moisturizing beauty products, it's been used in East and West Africa for centuries. Shea butter is a fat derived from the shea kernel of the African shea tree. Pure shea butter is ivory in color and is unrefined and raw, meaning, it is free of chemicals and preservatives.
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1 month ago | 
yahoo.com | Kayla Greaves
WWD/Getty ImagesGenerate Key TakeawaysBeauty enthusiasts are raving about shea butter for skin and hair. Although the popular ingredient has only recently been showing up in the formulas of most lotions, shampoos, and other moisturizing beauty products, it's been used in East and West Africa for centuries. Shea butter is a fat derived from the shea kernel of the African shea tree. Pure shea butter is ivory in color and is unrefined and raw, meaning, it is free of chemicals and preservatives.
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msn.com | Kayla Greaves
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