I write about Black and neurodivergent identity ... and had a “lion’s mane, not real hair.” I went home one day and told my mom I wanted “straight hair like my white friends.” ...

Characterised by weaving light and contrasting dark colours, chunky highlights are the nostalgic style seen on Beyoncé and Sarah Jessica Parker. Popularised in the 90s, chunky highlights became ...

but when my hair was in braids or straightened, he'd come by and chat it up, asking about my weekend and brainstorming ideas. At the time, my direct chain of command to him was all Black women ...