Erika Kirk is known for her Rapunzel-length blond hair, but there have been times when those heavy extensions have ended up ...

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 ...

Ariana Grande returned to her roots when she pulled up to the 2026 Golden Globes in a de-Glindafied look, trading her beloved ...

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

The bill, known as the CROWN Act, was designed to stop schools from disciplining students for afros, braids, locs, twists and other styles closely tied to cultural identity. Supporters argued that ...

Miley Cyrus paired chunky highlights with a purposefully messy updo a la your favorite ’90s pop stars. To achieve this choppy look you need to embrace your bangs, break out your straightener, and be ...

JuQuita Vance of Lush Beauty Lounge in Milwaukee is teaching students that braiding is more than a hairstyle — it's a ...

JuQuita Vance of Lush Beauty Lounge in Milwaukee is teaching students that braiding is more than a hairstyle — it's a ...

"Actress sues Harvard Theater for $1.1M after botched braiding session by white stylist leaves her scalp damaged and career ...

Growing up in Amherst, Yasmin Brandford recalls her family being one of only about 20 Black families in the community. She started learning how to braid hair at age 7, practicing on her Barbies and ...

While the fashion is always shown a full six months early, hairstyles don’t play by the same rules—anything we’re seeing backstage right now can be worked into your routine immediately. So even if ...

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