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So many brands have stepped forward to donate to COVID-19 relief in the past few months. Whether that's been donating a portion of their sales to various charities, like local food banks and hospitals, or making masks to send to the frontlines, the fashion world has stepped up in a big way. For Pride Month, we want to spotlight a few LGBTQ+ designers who are really making a difference in COVID-19 relief. From Christian Siriano, who has been donating masks for months already, to Michael Kors, who donated money to New York hospitals and charities, these designers are doing what they can to help. Scroll through to check them out and get in on their charitable efforts. Source: https://ift.tt/3dCRuld

Hyperpigmentation is the proper name for the splotchy dark spots I've been blessed with all my life (and I won't share the not-so-holy name I call them in private). Even if I haven't picked my pimples , I still get dots on my face after they settle down and, hell, even the area on my nose where my glasses rest has turned noticeably darker in the past. This is actually very common for people of color and happens because of an increase in melanin production , which then results in visible darkness in the affected area. Sure, I can cover the little spots and larger patches with concealers , but I'd rather have something that isn't just hiding the problem spots until I wash my face again. I'm hyper-cautious of products that promise to fade dark spots - which immediately makes me fear skin lightening - and always do a smaller spot test before slathering anything on my face (and would recommend this for any product, especially if you're sensitive ). I

As braids season approaches, we know you've been spending a lot of time thinking about your next protective style, but since it hasn't yet been deemed safe for everyone to book their next hair appointment, a lot of us have been inclined to take on the process of braiding our own hair at home . And because many beauty supply stores remain closed for now, getting all of your hair braiding essentials may be a little more difficult than usual - but one brand is attempting to fix that issue. NH Beauty Supply, a beauty supply store operating out of Dallas, TX, is currently selling box braid kits that come with everything you need to successfully braid your hair at home. The Black Box Braids Kit ($44) comes with six packs of synthetic braiding hair, styling gel, a rat tail comb, hair clips, rubber bands (for anyone using the rubber band method), and braid accessories. You can obviously use it to complete whatever style you desire outside of box braids, whether it be twists, cornro

When #BlackoutTuesday morphed from its initial music industry day of solidarity for the Black Lives Matter movement to a social media moment for the wider public, a variety of brands quickly followed. One by one, designers and fashion labels added messages of support in the form of the little black squares that quickly took over feeds. Some went further , with donation pledges. For the majority of the brands, it was the first time they had ever spoken out against racism in a public forum.  That support may have been an historical first, but many are now questioning its authenticity as industry insiders respond with accusations of behind-the-scenes discrimination. On Tuesday, Celine posted a message on its Instagram account: “Celine stands against all forms of discrimination, oppression and racism. Tomorrow’s world will not exist without equality for all,” read the text in its little black box. View this post on Instagram CELINE STANDS AGAINST ALL F

I can't be the only one who has watched Storm Reid noshing on her toast in a blue floral Aritzia top, jamming out to "If It Isn't Love" by New Edition 1,427 times. Someone else is with me, right?! The 16-year-old Euphoria actress , activist , and "fashionista," as she calls herself, currently has one million followers on Instagram, and I am one of those true fans - dedicated to watching every Instagram Story she posts and tuning in to see which outfit she'll wear next. "I'm an athlete, and nothing motivates me more than a cute spandex set, because at the end of the day, I'm a fashion person too. Me and Storm, we're like two peas in a pod." It's not just because she's beautiful, relatable, focused on spreading light and positive energy, and willing to cherish the good in the world (like her relationship with her mom, who she dresses up with frequently), it's because I sit here like a cheese ball with a big toothy

With antiracism protests happening all over the country in support of the Black Live Matter Movement, a light is finally being shed on other areas of injustices and systemic racism in the US that the Black community has been facing all this time. In the beauty industry, that is being met with many brands and consumers wanting to change and support more Black-owned businesses . For Desiree Verdejo, the founder of Hyper Skin , this new self-awareness that people are experiencing is clearly visible in her own business and has impacted it more than she could have ever imagined. "This has been a heavy week as a Black woman with a Black husband and two young children that I'm raising in an imperfect world," Verdejo told POPSUGAR. "I think with all that's going on, the one positive experience has been how Black consumers and white allies have come together and pinpointed that police violence is not the only wrong thing in our community." What she's referrin

Black people are fighting for a lot right now, and as we continue to confront antiracist policies in the US, hair discrimination is an issue that, unfortunately, persists. A Texas high school senior, for example, went viral earlier this week after her school refused to let her graduate with her class unless she removed her braids. According to Essence , Kienjanae "KJ" Hooper is a student and National Honor Society member at Gladewater High School, and she recently treated herself to some braids for her senior photos. The braids reportedly took ten hours to complete and they look just like any other braided hairstyle, but her principal called Hooper and her mother, Kieana , on Monday to let her know that they violate the school's dress code and are essentially "a distraction." "Really, the whole thing is really dumb to me, to be honest," Hooper told the publication. "Why does it matter about my hair that I can't walk across the stage? I