Welcome to It's Textured , a column where we untangle the joy, trauma, confusion, and frustration that can come with Black hair.
Annie Blay is an associate beauty editor at Allure. She specializes in beauty and fashion, with her work also touching on health and wellness, arts and entertainment, and competitive sports. Annie's insights and writings have been featured in prominent publications such as Elite Daily, POPSUGAR, Glamour, and Vogue Arabia.