Instagram is usually categorized as a social media network. This isn't really incorrect — we do go there to post photos of nights out, see what friends are up to, and stalk exes — but that classification misses a larger role the app fulfills.

Instagram is a cultural institution that is equal parts digital museum, cabinet of curiosities, and nasty woman gallery. If Facebook has become the social media platform we go to for news and Twitter the one we visit for live streams, then Instagram has become the space for finding inspiration, creativity, and, often, a dash of quirkiness. As writer Molly Young said in this week's The New York Times Magazine, Instagram, with its Explore tab, has "ushered in a golden age of personal eccentricity."

There is no better place to find this than the profiles of female illustrators, animators, miniaturists, painters, and jewelers whose masterpieces fill Instagram and expose you to rainbow-filled worlds of fancy. Their feeds are escapes from the ordinary. But often, instead of escaping completely, they make you want to pick up a pen, a paintbrush, a sewing needle, or a piece of paper, and join in.

Ahead, 20 creators you should follow, stat.

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@DakotaJohnson stars on the cover of our February issue! Read the full story in the link in our bio. Photographed by @patrickdemarchelier, styled by Camilla Nickerson.

A photo posted by Vogue (@voguemagazine) on Jan 13, 2017 at 5:03am PST

Dakota Johnson is the queen of playing it low-key. Public outings (and paparazzi sightings) for the Fifty Shades Darker actress are rare, and her beauty looks often stay under-the-radar. Last we knew, Johnson's hair was honey blond and medium-length, with her signature, grown-out bangs. But overnight, the world handed us a new crop of photos of the star for us to lust after. The source was Vogue 's February cover, which showed Johnson sporting a choppy bob and a much darker hue — and we are digging it.

It has now been exactly two years since Fifty Shades changed @DakotaJohnson’s life. Click the link in our bio for the full February cover story. Photographed by @patrickdemarchelier, styled by Camilla Nickerson.

A photo posted by Vogue (@voguemagazine) on Jan 13, 2017 at 11:54am PST

In our minds, Johnson is the perpetual cool-girl, and this cut absolutely fits that perception. But she is no stranger to a shorter length. When she was filming the movie How To Be Single last year, she also had a chin-length cut that she dyed near-jet-black. Since then, it appeared she had been growing out her ends (while simultaneously wearing extensions for her role as Anastasia Steele). So, the cut is a refreshing nod to her old style.

Another question is whether or not it's a wig. Which, considering that it's a major trend sweeping Hollywood right now, is entirely possible. Either way, we're loving the look on Johnson, and can't help but root for her dark side.

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When E! released a trailer for The Arrangement last summer , many of us walked away with an inkling of déjà vu. This looks familiar, we thought before realizing the narrative seems a lot like the one we imagine transpired between Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes.

In an interview with BuzzFeed News, show creator Jonathan Abrahams is stressing again that he was not inspired by the ex-couple. To quote our story in May of last year, the premise is as follows:

"...a young actress, Megan (Christine Evangelista), gets a chance to audition opposite a motorcycle-riding Hollywood heartthrob, Kyle West (Josh Henderson). They start to fall in love, but there's a problem: He's a member of a mysterious organization and buddies with its nefarious leader, Terrence Anderson (Michael Vartan). As Kyle and Megan get serious — a contract marriage is on the table — Terrence wants to exert an ominous amount of control over Kyle's personal life."

But the story line must have come from somewhere, right?

“I totally understand why people think that considering the rumors we’ve heard," Abrahams said. Those rumors being that Holmes was hired to play Cruises' girlfriend IRL by his Scientology cohorts in order to add a little salt to his image.

“I know people are going to draw these comparisons but I’m not going to create story based on my fear of that or try to encourage that," Abrahams said. "I am not in the business of doing an exposé. I’ll leave that to others who are doing it probably much better than I can.”

The biggest difference between Abrahams' story and that of the real Cruise is that the lead character isn't affiliated with a religious organization. Scientology has been swapped with a self-help organization, Institute of the Higher Mind.

Considering that Scientology's legal department has a reputation for combating fire with fire, there's no way Abrahams could have kept that fact the same without a massive headache.

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Regardless of where you stand on the leggings-as-pants debacle, you'll surely appreciate Selena Gomez's latest outfit — not only because it makes for a pretty solid defense for the look (yes, you can wear them out of the house, even when you're not headed to the gym), but also because you probably own most of the items needed to recreate it.

The singer was having a quiet evening, enjoying the Los Angeles sunset with her squad, and the whole thing was Instagrammed, naturally. It's kind of like Gomez and her pals are like our group of pals — and, then, we realized she's wearing the exact same outfit we find ourselves in every single weekend: leggings, worn with anything that will make them look "fancy."

Real luv ❤️

A photo posted by ⚡️Simi & Haze⚡️ (@simihaze) on Jan 9, 2017 at 10:36am PST

As much as we like to think of "uniform dressing," our off-the-clock outfit logic isn't that refined. We tend to live in our leggings and call it athleisure. We may put in a little extra effort to avoid any side-eyes on the street. We have the Kendall Jenner-sanctioned bomber jacket. Now, we'll add a Selena-inspired button-down into our rotation — one that's just oversized enough, just long enough, and just boxy enough that it offsets the tight fit of the bottoms.

Gomez found her match in a white button-down that not only checks off all three requirements listed above, but also features slits on either side that give it some shape (and show off the leggings' high-waist fit). The perfect finishing touch? A pair of Converse low-tops, to round out the sporty-but-not-athletic theme.

My beautiful girls 💕

A photo posted by Raquelle Stevens (@raquellestevens) on Jan 9, 2017 at 12:07pm PST

If you look closely, Gomez's outfit isn't totally off brand for the performer: The accessories — a pair of pink, round sunglasses and a stringy white choker — check off two out of the five Selena outfit signatures. This particular outfit just happens to resonate more with our own closets than when she's wearing head-to-toe Louis Vuitton.

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We easily cough up our paychecks for the latest skin-care innovations or the newest K-beauty must-haves, but when it comes to eyeshadow, we’re wise to the game. We know that the drugstore market is just as good (or at times, better) than the luxury products available. The biggest challenge is figuring out which palettes are worth plucking off the shelves — especially when you can't swatch them on your hand like you would in a department store.

We went ahead and solved the problem (and then some) with a little help from our favorite celebrity makeup artists. Ahead, find our 19 favorite drugstore palettes for under $21 — whether you're looking for some smoky-eye inspiration or a jewel-toned kit worthy of your next night out.

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When it comes to the wild world of anal play, anal beads are a great place to start. Many options are specifically designed for beginners, and they have the benefit of being relatively simple, but they deliver powerful results.

"You may ask how beads really work," says Tino Dietrich, CEO and co-founder of Ella Paradis. "This very much depends on what you like."

Chelsea McCain of Adult Empire explained that, while anal beads act as a massage when they're in the body, their biggest benefit is the feeling of removal during or just before orgasm.

"The key to the beads is not necessarily the feeling you feel when they are going in, but rather when you pull them out," she says. "Put them in and slowly pull out during intercourse, masturbation, or right before you’re about to orgasm for a little extra boost."

With all these thoughts in mind, we went on a hunt for some of the best anal beads to get you started on your journey, and asked Dietrich and McCain for some tips and advice for beginners. Ahead is everything you need to know before using anal beads, and the different kinds you may want to ty.

The gap between what we learned in sex ed and what we're learning through sexual experience is big — way too big. So we're helping to connect those dots by talking about the realities of sex, from how it's done to how to make sure it's consensual, safe, healthy, and pleasurable all at once. Check out more, here.

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When Thinx created period panties, you probably thought that it was done. Freed from the bonds of tampons and pads, you ran through open fields with a smile on your face like those women in TV commercials. Well, Thinx is back and its created something that's so simple, we're wondering why nobody had thought of it before. The company is launching RETA, the world's first reusable tampon applicator.

According to a press release, RETA is made from medical-grade silicone and is about the same size as a tube of lipstick. That means that you can tote it around with you, and when you're done inserting your tampon, all you have to do is wash it and it's ready to go all over again.

With two years of development behind it, Thinx hopes that the new applicator will eliminate the need for the one-time-use disposable options that you're used to (it's supposed to last about 10 years). The brand states that "20 billion menstrual products end up in landfills every year." Tampon applicators alone account for 7 billion.

You're probably wondering why a period panty company would introduce tampons, but Thinx is quick to mention that not everyone's comfortable with period panties and menstrual cups. Plus, Thinx also developed its own line of tampons (two styles are available for light and heavy days) that you can use with RETA, though the company confirmed to us that you'll be able to use your favorite brand with the applicator.

The RETA is expected to start shipping in March (and Thinx tampons will be available January 31), but you can sign up for a wait list on Thinx's website right now.

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After nearly breaking the internet, Urban Mythshas announced that it will no longer air its Michael Jackson-themed program starring Joseph Fiennes (a white actor) as the late superstar.

This decision came after the show runners came under attack for their portrayal of Jackson. At the forefront of the outrage was Jackson's 18-year-old daughter, Paris, who upon hearing the news of the episode's cancellation, expressed her gratitude over the Sky network show's decision.

She wrote, "I'm surprised the family's feelings were actually taken into consideration for once, we all really do appreciate it more than y'all know [sic]."

i'm surprised the family's feelings were actually taken into consideration for once, we all really do appreciate it more than y'all know. https://t.co/MdOZgP3tD7

— Paris-Michael K. J. (@ParisJackson) January 13, 2017

Her cousins, Taj Jackson and T.J. Jackson, also shared their feelings about the news on Twitter. Taj wrote, "Thank you to the fans, you continue to fight for my Uncle Michael's legacy. And thank you to the media, for covering the extreme backlash."

Thank you to the fans, you continue to fight for my Uncle Michael's legacy. And thank you to the media, for covering the extreme backlash.

— Taj Jackson (@tajjackson3) January 13, 2017

T.J. had similar thoughts: "Thank you to everyone who made their voices heard. As I said it wasn't comedy, it was mockery with no taste. A great victory for his legacy!"

Thank you to everyone who made their voices heard. As I said it wasn't comedy, it was mockery with no taste. A great victory for his legacy! pic.twitter.com/SfcPqAVguy

— TJ Jackson (@tjjackson) January 13, 2017

The program was going to be included as part of an eight-part series called Urban Myths: A Brand New Collection of TV Comedies, recounting celebrity rumors. The concept sounds entertaining, but the execution of this episode in particular was astounding. Hopefully the rest of the episodes are less offensive than this one seemed to be.

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It's been a minute since we saw a real disrupter in the denim world. There was a period of time when we couldn't even keep up with the different types of jeans trending — one day, skinny jeans were going strong; the next, cropped flares were taking center stage. With the exception of the Vetements' deconstructed denim (and all the copycats that followed), we haven't seen tons of new innovations lately. But, here to change things up is new Ukranian designer Ksenia Schnaider, with her polarizing new silhouette she calls the Demi-Denims.

Schnaider's style looks like a pair of denim Bermuda shorts and a pair of jeans in one: There's a shorter, looser panel that hits just at the knee, layered over the bottom, tighter pant leg. But, it only looks like this from the front (from the back, it looks like a normal pair of frayed, straight-leg jeans). And it's already catching on among street style stars like Eleonora Carisi and Alina Gelzina.

"Most of us wear jeans and look for something new all the time," the designer tells Refinery29. "When was there anything new with jeans? There are a few basic cuts that are modified from time to time that are made in different colors, whereas Demi-Denims look like nothing you have ever seen before." And we agree.

"I remember my friends wearing vintage high-waisted trousers all the time and I started to look closely at them. They were banana-pants from second-hand markets, which are very popular in Ukraine. I wondered how I could re-invent these pants and make them look modern," she says of how the idea came to be about. "At the same time, I was fascinated by the idea of combining a skirt and a pair of trousers in one cut from my early student years. So, when we were working on our spring/summer 2016 collection at the studio, I suggested giving this idea a try."

Sure, this silhouette may not suit everyone's taste — we're not saying they're going to replace your skinny jeans or cropped flares — but it's refreshing to see denim done in a way we hadn't seen before. Click on to shop the pants for yourself, along with the rest of the collection that just landed on Stylebop.

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Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the most influential figures in American history. Heralded as the prophetic leader of the civil rights movement, Dr. King has been iconicized through multiple lenses. He was a longtime proponent of nonviolent activism, but still managed to significantly disrupt the racist fabric of American life during his lifetime. Dr. King is central to dozens of monumental social justice events — many of which have been recreated for TV and films — including the Montgomery bus boycotts, the March on Washington, and the fight for voting rights in Selma, AL.

Such a prominent historical figure is not without criticism and contradictory opinions about the legitimacy of his legacy. Some people see Dr. King as too passive. They insist that his agreeability is the only reason he earned the posthumous honor of being one of three people, and the only African American, to have a national U.S. holiday honoring them. Others see him as revolutionary champion for justice and equality, deserving of all his praise. There are others who prefer to uplift the unseen civil rights players lost in Dr. King’s shadow, like Bayard Rustin. All of this contention has presented itself in the on-screen representations of Dr. King throughout the years.

So answering the question, ‘Has anyone in Hollywood ever gotten it right?’ is hard when we’re talking about the man who has assumed legendary status since his assassination. Here are some of the most memorable representations of Dr. King in film and television.

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Our endless enthusiasm for unicorns is apparent, and — given the surge of unicorn-inspired beauty products — it's safe to assume that we're not alone. Which is all fine and well, but we want to be clear that there is a breaking point. (Like if you start believing you are, in fact, a mystical creature, it might be time to hit the brakes.) But that doesn't mean you can't dress up like one — as one woman did in this unicorn hair tutorial for Super Deluxe — right? Press play on the video below, and decide for yourself.

As you can see, one lucky model underwent the ultimate unicorn transformation. Her hair was bleached, colored, curled, teased, dusted in sparkles, and topped off with a Styrofoam horn. And while the finished look isn’t the most practical thing on earth, it's still one of the prettiest things we've seen as of late, not to mention the perfect segue into the weekend ahead. Now please excuse us as we ride off into the sunset — a.k.a. Friday night.

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In the best-case scenario, you go on a first date with someone, and you hit it off. The chemistry is off the charts, and you're never at a loss for what to talk about.

Sometimes (okay, most of the time), though, first dates aren't smooth sailing. That doesn't always mean you're incompatible — just that we are humans, and dating can be awkward. It can be hard to figure out what to ask without making it seem like you're interrogating your date. After all, the key to a good date is relaxed conversation, and the last thing you want is to recreate the beginning of this scene from The Holiday, in which Cameron Diaz essentially makes Jude Law's palms sweat from her interview-like first-date demeanor.

But whether you're trying to fill an awkward silence or just trying to get to know your date better, we have you covered. We sent out an anonymous survey to get people's best, most creative first-date questions. Ahead are the ones that stood out to us most. Check them out, and if you want, leave a comment with some of your own go-to conversation-starters.

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This week we saw a major breakthrough in a crime that shocked us all: the armed robbery of Kim Kardashian during Paris Fashion Week in October. As of Friday, Parisian authorities have charged 10 different suspects in the case. While the victim herself hasn't reacted to the development, her sister Khloé opened up about the impact of the news.

"For me, I think it’s so rewarding," Khloé told People on Friday. "I don’t care — from the poorest of the poor to the richest of the rich, nobody deserves anything to be taken from them. I think that’s a disgusting act. And I think whenever you get that closure, that has to be a sign of relief for you."

For those wondering whether we'll see how the family fared in the weeks following the shocking incident on their reality show Keeping Up With The Kardashians, the answer is yes. "Well, we are damned if we do and damned if we don’t," Khloé reasoned. "We are so vulnerable and [have opened] up our lives so much in the past that interestingly enough, if we don’t show things fans get really angry — they feel as if that was taken away from them."

The 32-year-old also believes that for Kim, sharing her traumatic experience on KUWTK may have been healing in a way. "I think for Kim, it was maybe therapeutic for her," Khloé explained. "It’s also something that disgustingly happens to a lot of other people and we always come from a place of honesty."

The Revenge Body host added that she's happy to see her older sister out and about again after hunkering down for so long. Kim is currently in Dubai on work, appearing at her makeup artist's lux masterclass. “We’re working type of girls, so it makes us happy to be out and about working," Khloe said. "But I also think it was great for her to have all that family time." It's all about balance, as they say.

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First comes love, then comes marriage. That's the standard sequence of events in everyone's favorite playground song — likely the result of some steamy k-i-s-s-i-n-g in a certain tree. For grown-ups taking their romantic relationship to the next level, it's first comes engagement ring, then comes wedding band. Then, hopefully, happily ever after.

Fantasizing about the "perfect" engagement ring is pretty universal — be it an Etsy find, a vintage piece, or a contemporary design. In contrast, wedding bands can often feel like something of an afterthought. But, the way we see it, any piece of jewelry you're committing to wear on your big day (and every day) should befit your personal style. You want to be sure you'll be looking down at a ring you actually love wearing. To provide you with some inspiration, we gathered 25 gorgeous bands to shop in this slideshow — click ahead and prepare to fall in love.

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After a holiday season filled with partying, drinking, and very little sleep, I felt it was time for me to reset, recharge, and rejuvenate. So this week was all about doing me — for five days in a row.

I started with a Bio-Energy Lift Facial from Naturopathica, a treatment that is supposed to exfoliate and stimulate collagen growth. Once my face felt refreshed, I moved on to rejuvenating the rest of my body.

I had always been curious about listening to binaural beats, often used as a meditation technique, since it involves listening to a different sound in each ear at specific frequencies, so I gave that a try. (Whether or not it works, it's actually relatively popular, and there are over 1 million binaural beats YouTube videos that supposedly relax and calm your mind.) After that, I had a session with a hypnotherapist, tried a ton of incredible beauty products, and went on a hike on the outskirts of New York City.

At the end of the day, rejuvenation is completely personal, and what works well for somebody might stress out someone else. After devoting five days to my own rejuvenation, I whole-heartedly recommend digging deep into your personal happy place to find out what you need to do to release your stress this year. Bring it on, 2017.

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If you ask us, no workout is complete without a killer playlist — and running is no exception.

Whether you prefer the trails or the treadmill, the right songs can make the difference between a good run and great run. (No, that isn't just your addiction to pop talking.)

Plus, music has actually been found to improve people's performance during cardio workouts. A 2009 study, for example, suggested that music helps us power through fatigue more easily. See, even science wants you to run for your life with Yeezy at full volume.

We asked R29 staffers to share their favorite running songs, and they did not disappoint. This week, we've added five of the latest songs to hit our own playlists.

Below, we've rounded up some of the most motivational, energizing tracks out there in one amazing playlist.

Check back in the following weeks for more of your favorite tracks — and don't forget to check out our regular workout playlist, too.

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Game Of Thrones fans know Tyrion Lannister LOVES to drink. While you, unfortunately, can't go to a bar with Tyrion as your wingman, you can now at least drink in a bar that looks like it belongs in Westeros.

Pop Up Geeks, a U.K.-based themed-bar company, recently opened Blood & Wine in Edinburgh. The bar serves Game of Thrones-themed drinks and is decorated to look like a tavern straight out of the series.

According to the Blood & Wine website, the drink served at the pop-up were inspired by the wines, ales, spirits, and infusions in George R.R. Martin's books. Specifically, BuzzFeed reports the bar serves "Myrish fire wine" and "Black Tar Rum cocktail" among other things. There are also some food options like "Frey Pies" and "Sansa's Lemon Cakes."

The bar is open every Wednesday and Thursday evening throughout January and February. That means, for a limited time, you can travel to Scotland for the opportunity to party like Tyrion. It's the only way to get a real taste of the Game Of Thrones world — you know, minus the incest and bloodshed.

Winter is coming... #IsThatNedStark? #bloodandwinebar #gameofthrones #edinburgh #scotland #drinks #ale #medieval #january

A photo posted by The Pop up Geeks (@thepopupgeeks) on Jan 6, 2017 at 5:14am PST

A man needs meat! The hungry lot at #bloodandwinebar last night certainly made a dent in our Serrano Ham! #meatandmead #feast #gameofthrones #food #drinks #edinburgh #scotland #ale #cocktails #medieval #tasty

A photo posted by The Pop up Geeks (@thepopupgeeks) on Jan 6, 2017 at 5:27am PST

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When news broke of Gildan Activewear's purchase of American Apparel (to the tune of $103 million, up from its $88 million offer) earlier this week, there was hope for the retailer still under new management. Alas, it looks like it's time to bid adieu to "Made in the U.S.A" V-neck T-shirts purchased in bulk, and neon or metallic Spandex-filled pieces you bought for that one concert that one time. Gildan didn't renew the lease of American Apparel's production and distribution facilities in L.A., the Los Angeles Times reports. (Its Golden Grove factory was already sol d, acccording to the publication.) Apparently, there was little interest in the brand's 110 retail locations during the sale, too.

While remaining stores were expected to close shortly after the Gildan deal was closed, nothing was officially announced. According to a spokesperson for American Apparel, the retailer's stores are expected to remain for the next 100 days, with the possibility of them keeping doors open for longer. Garry Bell, a representative for Gildan, told WWD that more specifics as to the integration plan for American Apparel would likely become public during the company's next conference call, which is slated for February 23.

However this shakes out, you'll probably want to squeeze in a pitstop to your local American Apparel for some hoodies and lame everything while you can.

This story was originally published on January 10, 2017.

On Monday, Canadian retailer Gildan Activewear bought American Apparel for the hefty sum of $88 million, Fortune reports.

Back in October 2015, American Apparel filed for bankruptcy after falling into a downward spiral for most of the year. This purchase saves the future of the company, but what does it mean for the trendy retail locations where we get our bright colors and glossy prints?

According to Fortune, Gildan Activewear won't take any of American Apparel's 110 retail locations, instead focusing on the brand and its manufacturing, including taking over some of the California-based plants. Remember, one of the American Apparel's calling cards is its "Made in USA" promise, yet Gildan produces most of its product overseas. This is just one of many uncertainties when it comes to the future of the brand, which has been a retail staple since it was founded in 1998.

Gildan was up against Next Level Apparel in the battle for ownership, originally bidding $66 million before raising the sum in order to secure the sale.

Neither American Apparel nor Gildan Activewear responded to Fortune 's request for comment, which is likely because details are confidential and the sale won't be secured until approved by a judge on Thursday.

At least it doesn't look like we'll have to call it "Canadian Apparel" now. At least, not yet.

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My love for dolls goes back as far as I can remember. As a toddler, my mother would carefully show me the vintage Barbies she’d been collecting since middle school. I remember being instantly entranced by all of the mod mini dresses, Go-Go boots, and jackets and wanting it all for myself. My obsession began — even though none of those dolls looked like me.

My mother worked hard to provide me with toys and books that helped shape my identity as a black girl in America, but, frankly, there was very little diversity in my play things — many of which were hand-me-downs of her play things.

That's not to say I didn't have black dolls growing up. There were a few — and I remember them all more distinctly than the others. First came Addy, the original black American Girl Doll. I connected with her story and her hair. I emulated my mom and grandmother, placing Addy on my lap and carefully brushing her strands from roots to tips. That was the first time I felt like a toy fully represented who I was.

I had other black Barbies, but none of them embodied natural hair in a truthful way; they were simply carbon copies of their white counterparts, painted with a shade of chocolate. And those representations of beauty in my dolls — of sleek, straight, never tangled hair — came to define my own perceptions of beauty. I used chemical relaxers and wore straight weaves, because I didn't see my own coils as desirable. Only this year, with the rise of the natural hair movement, have I begun to love and accept my own hair.

those representations of beauty in my dolls — of sleek, straight, never tangled hair — came to define my own perception of beauty.

And that's exactly why Naturally Perfect dolls, the brain-child of Angelica and Jason Sweeting, are so important. The four dolls come in varying brown skin tones with hair textures that range from loose to tight curls. The dolls’ hair can be washed and styled like human hair, and the Naturally Perfect Instagram account offers hairstyle inspiration and tutorials for moms, dads, and daughters to practice styling.

The Sweetings said that the inspiration for the dolls stemmed from their daughter’s similar desire to look like her straight-haired, non-black dolls.

“We are creating Naturally Perfect Dolls to let girls know that they are beautiful,” the Sweetings state on their website. “Our girls need to see a reflection of their own unique beauty."

Good morning!!!! Finally, beautiful 18inch dolls with facial features true to diverse women and hair you can style and wash just as natural hair. Click the link in the bio for more information. Pre orders- please check your email/spam folder for an update on shipping. Click the link in the bio.

A photo posted by Beauty Doesn't Come In A Box! (@naturallyperfectdolls) on Jul 28, 2016 at 5:30am PDT

According to Glamour, Naturally Perfect isn’t stopping there. The company revealed plans to release dolls wearing Hijabs in the near future, and more after that.

That representation is crucial for both the development of young women, but also for society at large that still clings to outdated, Western beauty standards. (And sends young women home from school and job interviews because of their hair — hair that should be celebrated.)

I only wish that I had a Naturally Perfect doll when I was growing up, but I rest in knowing that I'll have the opportunity to give one to my future daughter — just as my mom shared her dolls with me.

Happy Monday and first day of summer!!! 🌞🌞 We are still on track to ship out pre orders next month! Don't miss out, we are almost sold out! Click the link in the bio!

A photo posted by Beauty Doesn't Come In A Box! (@naturallyperfectdolls) on Jun 20, 2016 at 3:39pm PDT

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