Our Authors
Meet our team of authors covering topics in the world of textured hair, ranging from debunking hair myths to the history of texturism. We're here to talk about it.
Contributor
With over a decade of fashion and beauty media experience, Jenn Barthole is a skilled writer who specializes in trend forecasting and bringing colorful concepts, inspirations, and stories to life in compelling, editorially driven ways. Currently, she works as a freelance editor for notable publications like Cosmopolitan, Refinery29, and Ebony.
Board-Certified Dermatologist
Dr. Darice Fadeyi is a board-certified dermatologist with more than 15 years of clinical experience in private practice. She obtained her M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and completed her dermatology residency at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. She is currently based in New York City.
Product Developer
A leading product developer and founder of Holistic Beauty Group, a consultancy specializing in clean beauty and wellness products.
Contributor
Eartha Hopkins of the Literary House
Contributor
Akili King is a Chicago born, Brooklyn based writer and DJ. As a writer her work spans the spheres of beauty, wellness, music, and culture for brands like Rose Inc and Milk Makeup as well as publications like Vogue Magazine, Essence GU, Coveteur, and i-D Magazine.
Hairstylist and Curl Educator
Cataanda James has worked in the hair-care industry for over 20 years and is a licensed cosmetologist, beauty educator, multicultural hair-care, and color expert.
Board-Certified Dermatologist
Dr. Jenna Lester is the founder of the Skin of Color dermatology program at UCSF and an assistant professor of dermatology at University of California San Francisco (UCSF), where she practices and teaches general dermatology.
Celebrity Hair Stylist
Johnny Wright is a celebrity hairstylist with over 30 years of experience. His notable clients include Michelle Obama, Queen Latifah, Kerry Washington, and Tamron Hall.
Contributor
*Funny Girl* exploring the nexus of art, culture and media, writing stuff that matters.
OurX Hair Coach
Expert stylist and owner of the Mane Loft salon, based in the New York area.
Contributor
Kerane Marcellus is an editorial writer, copywriter, and digital creative.
Her writing has been published in VICE publication, No Basic Girls Allowed, beauty publication Very Good Light, New York-based publication office Magazine, Sustainable Baddie, and Complex
Written by a member of the OurX team.