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" Finding a store that sells synthetic hair in Kigali is easier than locating a Starbucks in New York City without Google Maps. "

Elaine Welteroth

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" I think the word 'woke' is now over. The first time I heard my mature, white dad use that term, I was like 'OK, this is done.' "

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" It's only shocking to the uninitiated that 'Teen Vogue' would have the audacity to be political and style-focused. "

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" I don't believe in work-life balance. I think it's more about work-life integration because, increasingly, so much time of ours is spent doing work, so I've always wanted to dedicate my work life to having a social impact. "

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" I think we speak to a certain mindset, and it's about, you know, inspiring people who are progressive thinkers who want to see change. "

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" I've probably tried every curly-hair product on the planet! "

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" I don't think young people are prepared for the moment of reckoning at the end of college - if you even go to college - where you have to get off of the hamster wheel and decide, 'Wait, where do I go from here?' "

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" I learned early on the magic of life is having a vision, having faith, and then going for it. "

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" As a teen, every major moment was preempted by a torturous, hours-long hair-straightening session. Sleek, silky strands made me feel prettier. And the truth is, I was completely clueless about how to deal with my curls! When they weren't flatironed into submission for special occasions, they were practically glued down with gobs of gel. "

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" When 'Teen Vogue' started out, 'Teen Vogue' was an aspirational fashion magazine for fashion lovers. You know, it was the little sister to 'Vogue.' And over the years, we've realized that our mission was really to become more focused on making this an inclusive community that speaks to every kind of young person. "

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" Practicing free speech on an open platform is a perilous path for any public figure, and there are no get-out-of-jail free passes in the court of public opinion. "

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" Besties Adwoa Aboah and Cara Delevingne have lot in common. They are both beautiful It Brits with impressive modeling chops - and matching half-heart tattoos that symbolize their unbreakable bond. "

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" I'm in a generation where MAC is the reigning brand for a lot of women - black, white, and other. "

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" My office is definitely an extension of my personality. I spend more time here than anywhere else, so it's important that it reflects my style and that it's an inspiring place to think - although it's admittedly impossible to keep clean with a gazillion beauty products coming in and out all the time. "

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" I think my style is a mix of quirky, eclectic, bright, and fun, with a really sophisticated feminine silhouette. "

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" I think of our readers as young, conscious people. We can't underestimate how far-reaching our content is, especially these days. "

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" What I find is that when young people find a brand they relate to, that they feel speaks to them, they want it in every format they can get. "

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" I grew up with social media. I am the boomerang queen. I enjoy this. I live this. The day I don't is the day I need to resign. "

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" Beyonce's music is like lipstick or a decidedly tall pair of heels: It's empowering. "

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" Not gonna lie - having a personal glam squad is pretty amazing. "

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" Trump gets too much credit for 'Teen Vogue''s evolution. "

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" I started out as the assistant to the editor-in-chief at 'Ebony' magazine. She took me under her wing and gave me opportunities to take on bigger responsibilities very early on in my career. "

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" Young people are craving something real, craving authenticity. "

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" As a young aspiring journalist, I felt I was put into a box. "

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" There's this moment happening in our culture where the power of the audience and the influence that people of color have is undeniable at this point. "

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" It's fun to sniff and slather on beauty products, but the end goal is finding what appeals most to 'Teen Vogue' readers and reporting on it in the most compelling way. "

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" What is unusual is not always threatening. What is different is not necessarily strange. "

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" I stay current and draw inspiration from Fashion Week in New York as well as just by scrolling through Instagram. The runways are always a good sign of what's to come, but I also get tons of ideas from real girls on the street. "

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" Particularly for back-to-school, braids are a great way of showcasing your personal style. It doesn't stop at your clothes; it extends to how you wear your hair. "

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" Nothing is as exciting - or as nerve-wracking - as being the new girl. Whether it's your first day of school or you're starting a dream job, if there's one thing that makes a first impression a lot less daunting, it's a really, really good hair day. "

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" Any major hair change comes with unpredictable and often unfiltered reactions. "

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