Having an Afro or dreadlocks can mean solitary confinement. Meanwhile, going with mandated hairstyles may be life-threatening ...

Black people’s hair has always sparked debate. But the health threat posed by popular hair products has flown under the radar ...

For years, Black women have used synthetic ... some chose Eurocentric hairstyles, which meant flattening their hair and its natural curls. Dr. Nicole Jenkins is an assistant professor of sociology ...

Updo loc styles for all hair lengths can help you express beauty, culture, and creativity in one look. Read on to explore the ...

Protective hairstyles like braids are often a go-to option for Black women. They help keep natural hair thriving, limiting ...

A report's revelation that some popular brands contain cancer-causing chemicals has confirmed suspicions about oversights in ...

For African women, braiding has for decades ... so I don't know if I'm going to transition to natural hairstyles only,” said another. In 2019, Black entrepreneur Osahon Ojeaga founded Aja ...

Anti-blackness runs rampant amongst all communities and a consequence of that is the pressure placed on Black people to be hyper-vigilant of how we present ourselves. My hair grows up and out of my ...

From boho and cornrows to sculptural wonders, celebrities are turning to braided styles and reshaping the beauty standards in ...