The haircare brand OGX is calling on the beauty industry to stop using negative hair adjectives

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said, “Huge changes and progress has been made in the beauty industry to celebrate diverse skin tones and body shapes, but it’s time to also turn to our attention to replacing negative words with hair affirming ones.

“Growing up I was told my hair was wild, bush, nappy and unkempt so I know the sting and negative effect it can have on your confidence and self-esteem. We need to create more hair inclusivity by empowering people to embrace and celebrate their hair.

OGX hairstylist, Michael Douglas added: “Every hair type is beautiful and we should be encouraging women to embrace their hair’s natural state and make the most of it, rather than trying to overhaul their look due to negative hair words. Hair isn’t wiry, it’s electrifying; it’s not lifeless, it’s smooth and it’s certainly not mousy – it’s mighty.’’

The tide is definitely turning when it comes to beauty brands using more inclusive language. In March 2021, Unilever announced it would be

 

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