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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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" I think braids over all allow you to play with your identity a little bit and just have some fun and show off your creativity. "

Elaine Welteroth

Creativity

Think

Fun

" 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. "

Elaine Welteroth

Truth Is

Feel

" We don't see ourselves as liberal or conservative. We consider ourselves an outlet that addresses the issues that matter the most to our audience. "

" The life of an editor may seem all glam all the time, but there's nothing like schlepping through the city during a torrential downpour to put things in perspective. "

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

" 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?' "

" 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. "

" Call me curl-crazed, but there's just something about a head full of waves that can command any room and make any outfit more interesting. "

Elaine Welteroth

Outfit

Waves

" My mom used to call me 'Oprah' because I was always in a corner crying with somebody. I've always been attracted to storytelling around women's lives. "

Elaine Welteroth

Women

Storytelling

" 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. "

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

" The evolution at 'Teen Vogue' is not a result of dinosaurs in a board room coming up with a strategy to reach the kids. "

" Bey's mantra isn't about putting on airs or makeup. For that matter, what makes Beyonce Beyonce is that thing we can all wake up with: confidence. "

Elaine Welteroth

Matter

Wake Up

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

" I had the chance to learn from some really talented people who have taught me a lot. "

Elaine Welteroth

Learn

People

" 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. "

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

" 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. "

" 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. "

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

" When you do your part, life just unfolds in ways that are so much better than you would have dreamed up on your own. "

" It was so fun to see my hair all brushed out - it looked like caramel-flavored cotton candy! "

Elaine Welteroth

Hair

Candy

" I think you've got to be able to relate to what teens are going through. "

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

Elaine Welteroth

Pair

Heels

" I always love stopping by to see what Marc Jacobs has. I will buy pieces from Bergdorf or Barneys and then hit up Zara or Topshop for the rest. "

" There were times I was underestimated a lot. It gave me a unique benefit. The expectations were so low I could blow their head off. "

" 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. "

" I truly believe that getting dressed in the morning is about deciding who you want to be, what you're saying in the world, and how you want people to see you. It's so much more than superficial. "

" Gotta admit, it's kind of nice being surrounded by amazing beauty products 24/7. "

" Personal style says so much about who you are. What you wear can entice different things from within you. "