LONG READS

We take a deep dive into exploring some of the most fascinating topics facing the beauty industry today, narrated by our writers. Grab a tea, relax and listen!

Unfolding the Stigma Behind Dreadlocks

Hair can become such a huge part of our identity, it communicates our personalities, our history and our heritage. Three women talk about...

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Nia Hope

Is Dissolving Your Lip Fillers The New Trend?

For decades, lip filler has dominated the cosmetic procedure market. But since 2020, dissolving them has become more popular. NOVA...

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Justyna Wojtowicz

Three Women Embracing Their Baldness

NOVA is celebrating the bold and beautiful women who are wearing their bald heads with confidence and redefining hair loss in a way...

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Shayma Salah

The Women Making #PCOS Go Viral

In the age of sourcing information from TikTok and Instagram, we talked to people building inclusive online communities to spread...

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Kira Richards

Being a Black Woman: Hair and Dating

Deciding how to style your hair can be a complicated task, especially for black women who experience added scrutiny. “There’s this genre...

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Leah Adina

The Blind Spot in The Beauty Industry: The Need for More Accessibility for the Visually Impaired

NOVA explores the need for more accessibility in the beauty industry through the lens of three visually impaired beauty enthusiasts....

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Zineb Lazraq