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THE STORY OF: Hairspray
How an aerosol can that was developed to fight malaria during WWII ended up shaping beauty ideals, Broadway, and the politics of hair.
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THE STORY OF is a monthly 29Secrets column that takes a deep dive into the history of legendary beauty products and iconic fashion moments. Written by award-winning writer Christopher Turner, the popular long-form essays weave meticulous research, interviews, rumours and facts into an easy-to-read, informative and entertaining story. No matter how much you thought you knew about the featured style icons or beauty products, Christopher will surprise you with insightful tidbits.
The column has earned multiple accolades since its launch, including a Silver at the 2021 Canadian Online Publishing Awards and Gold wins in 2022, 2023, and 2024, followed by another Silver in 2025—all in the Best Blog Column/Videocast/Podcast category.
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Continue ReadingHilary Duff's "Stronger Not Smaller" campaign arrives at a moment when toxic diet culture and "SkinnyTok" are pushing women backward.
Continue ReadingHow an aerosol can that was developed to fight malaria during WWII ended up shaping beauty ideals, Broadway, and the politics of hair.
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