The Street's first Black female character, Gabrielle — operated by Megan Piphus — shows off her different 'dos for a national digital campaign ...

Isis Brantley, once arrested for braiding without a license, now teaches natural hair traditions nationwide and prepares for ...

The City of Mableton has passed a local ordinance aimed at preventing discrimination based on natural hairstyles in schools and workplaces.

Here are five unique double-braid hairstyles that work wonders on textured hair, keeping you fashionable and comfortable.

Gabrielle “Onyx” Bates says hair is deeply tied to confidence, identity and history, reflecting both personal expression and ...

Inside a Georgia salon, clients rebuild confidence “strand by strand,” says master cosmetologist Dyniecia Barnes, who sees how hair expectations can weigh on people seeking jobs and professional ...

A Dallas woman who once took on the State of Texas over natural hair‑braiding regulations is now shaping the next generation ...

For our second evaluation of braiding hair, CR tested 30 human and synthetic hair products to determine if there are less ...

ESSENCE speaks with five professionals about confidently wearing their natural hair and celebrating authenticity at work.

Myha'la, Zoe Kravitz, and Ravyn Lenae prove that small braids, with extra leave-out, make for a natural and chic look.

Growing concerns over dangerous chemicals in hair extensions used by Black women. Studies reveal potential health risks in popular protective styles.

Here's a style that works best on second-, third-, or fourth-day hair. Brush out curls and tease the living daylights out of the hair to create pockets of air. Because teasing works to add volume, ...