For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that ...

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

The term describes a cost-saving trend where, especially during harder economic times, women opt for lower-maintenance colors ...

New research raises concerns about the safety of chemical hair relaxers. Now, many Black women want safer alternatives.

For African women, braiding has for decades helped them maintain their natural hair — keeping it protected from breakage and damage. Many women use "synthetic hair" to make braiding easier.

Mariah Forde, or Mariah Celeste as she goes by on YouTube, will tell you just how important appearance is when appearing on ...

Anti-blackness runs rampant amongst all communities and a consequence of that is the pressure placed on Black people to be ...

With so much internet buzz around the meaning of being “natural,” we sat down with our favorite hair experts on the matter.

In Afro Cuban society there is now a growing movement to preserve the aesthetics of African-origin hairstyles that show off cultural dignity.

Black hair is more than just strands of keratin. The afros, locs, braids, twists, and Bantu knots are a cultural archive, a political statement, and a source of culture and pride. Black hair is time ...

In today’s always-connected world, it can still be surprisingly tough to find exactly what you’re looking for.