The Curl Pattern Chart Is Long Overdue for an Upgrade
The 30-year-old system that classifies hair texture with letters and numbers overlooks science and enforces racial biases.
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After a decade spent working across fashion marketing, education, and communications, she is reconnecting with writing as a longtime passion and professional focus.
Her work blends lived experience with cultural critique and poetic prose. Henny’s essays explore themes like singleness, art & fashion, identity, and the softness of Black womanhood— always grounded in truth, memory, and nuance. She is currently focused on personal essays and opinion writing for digital publications and editorial platforms.
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The 30-year-old system that classifies hair texture with letters and numbers overlooks science and enforces racial biases.
Henny Jacobs moved to New York City with dreams of breaking into the editorial world. When that didn't happen, she moved back to her college town.
Gareth Pugh displays a hybrid of futuristic and primitive designs in his fall 2014 collection, creating an unspeakable mastery full of innovative fashion and genius craftsmanship.
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