Houreidja Tall
@houreidja.bsky.social
Harlem girl | words in
Harper’s Bazaar, Allure, The New York Times etc. | writer behind
Beautiful Thoughts, a newsletter about Black hair, beauty, culture + more ✨
Harper’s Bazaar, Allure, The New York Times etc. | writer behind
Beautiful Thoughts, a newsletter about Black hair, beauty, culture + more ✨
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Houreidja Tall
@houreidja.bsky.social
· Nov 27
The Rebellious Beauty of Nollywood’s Screen Sirens
The distinctive makeup of early-aughts Nigerian movies is coming back — and so is the daring attitude of the women who wore it.
www.nytimes.com
Lined lips. Thin brows. Frosty lids. These are some hallmarks of classic Y2K Nollywood beauty looks and they’re experiencing a resurgence via archival pages and online tutorials. For NYT’s T Magazine, I explored why they resonate with people today.
Read it here: www.nytimes.com/2024/11/26/t...
Read it here: www.nytimes.com/2024/11/26/t...
Two years ago today, a story I wrote about the physical pain West African braiders often experience was published.
This article, which features my mother, remains one of my favorite stories l've ever written.
This article, which features my mother, remains one of my favorite stories l've ever written.
Who Will Stand Up for the Hair Braiders?
Occupational injuries are common among West African braiders in New York City, but currently, there’s no path to protect them
www.harpersbazaar.com
July 17, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Two years ago today, a story I wrote about the physical pain West African braiders often experience was published.
This article, which features my mother, remains one of my favorite stories l've ever written.
This article, which features my mother, remains one of my favorite stories l've ever written.
Hi all! I started a Substack newsletter, Beautiful Thoughts, two years ago today as an early birthday gift to myself! It is a space for me to explore the world of beauty across the African diaspora, what motivates and influences our perceptions of beauty, etc.
May 10, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Hi all! I started a Substack newsletter, Beautiful Thoughts, two years ago today as an early birthday gift to myself! It is a space for me to explore the world of beauty across the African diaspora, what motivates and influences our perceptions of beauty, etc.
Reposted by Houreidja Tall
Last year, it was estimated that half of the world’s population would have “the biggest election year in history,” with over 60 countries holding national elections. Now, in 2025, people around the world may begin to experience the consequences. More by @houreidja.bsky.social:
The Global Elections That Led Us to 2025
A quick overview of some of the most influential elections of last year.
conversationalist.org
January 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Last year, it was estimated that half of the world’s population would have “the biggest election year in history,” with over 60 countries holding national elections. Now, in 2025, people around the world may begin to experience the consequences. More by @houreidja.bsky.social:
Reposted by Houreidja Tall
Lined lips. Thin brows. Frosty lids. These are some hallmarks of classic Y2K Nollywood beauty looks and they’re experiencing a resurgence via archival pages and online tutorials. For NYT’s T Magazine, I explored why they resonate with people today.
Read it here: www.nytimes.com/2024/11/26/t...
Read it here: www.nytimes.com/2024/11/26/t...
The Rebellious Beauty of Nollywood’s Screen Sirens
The distinctive makeup of early-aughts Nigerian movies is coming back — and so is the daring attitude of the women who wore it.
www.nytimes.com
November 27, 2024 at 2:37 PM
Lined lips. Thin brows. Frosty lids. These are some hallmarks of classic Y2K Nollywood beauty looks and they’re experiencing a resurgence via archival pages and online tutorials. For NYT’s T Magazine, I explored why they resonate with people today.
Read it here: www.nytimes.com/2024/11/26/t...
Read it here: www.nytimes.com/2024/11/26/t...
Lined lips. Thin brows. Frosty lids. These are some hallmarks of classic Y2K Nollywood beauty looks and they’re experiencing a resurgence via archival pages and online tutorials. For NYT’s T Magazine, I explored why they resonate with people today.
Read it here: www.nytimes.com/2024/11/26/t...
Read it here: www.nytimes.com/2024/11/26/t...
The Rebellious Beauty of Nollywood’s Screen Sirens
The distinctive makeup of early-aughts Nigerian movies is coming back — and so is the daring attitude of the women who wore it.
www.nytimes.com
November 27, 2024 at 2:37 PM
Lined lips. Thin brows. Frosty lids. These are some hallmarks of classic Y2K Nollywood beauty looks and they’re experiencing a resurgence via archival pages and online tutorials. For NYT’s T Magazine, I explored why they resonate with people today.
Read it here: www.nytimes.com/2024/11/26/t...
Read it here: www.nytimes.com/2024/11/26/t...