The DISTURBING TRUTH ABOUT HAIR RELAXERS

This piece was created for a New York Times article examining the dangers of hair relaxers within the Black community. Drawing from my own childhood experiences with these products, I approached the layout as a visual echo of the boxes they come in—where warnings are hidden behind sleek branding and promises of beauty. By mimicking the familiar design language of chemical hair kits, I wanted the reader to feel the tension between nostalgia and harm, familiarity and danger. The result is a layout that invites introspection as much as it informs.