Cornrows, afros, silk presses, braids — the beauty of Black hair knows no bounds. This Black History Month, we are celebrating and championing the variety and beauty of Black hair, inclusive of all textures, colors, and styles.
"We get to see ourselves and hold that space with each other, because our world doesn't really do that." When it comes to Hulu's latest docuseries The Hair Tales, the medium is the message. The six-part docuseries — which premiered on Oct. 22 and was co-executive produced by Tracee Ellis Ross, Oprah …
There's options for every budget. Every Black woman knows the struggle: Right after wash day, your curls are popping, they're bouncy, juicy, shiny, and simply look good as hell. But once day five or six creeps up, things can start to get dry, frizzy, and stiff. And with cool fall temperatures just …
The pair made history for their work in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. The pair are the first Black women to win an Academy Award for hair and makeup.
Today, braids are more popular than ever, and the versatility they allow us only gives us more styling options than ever. From cornrows and box braids to updos and braided ponytails, a number of celebrities like Zendaya, Rihanna, Gabrielle Union, and Simone Biles, have …
"A hairstyle is more than just external beauty for a woman, a woman's hair is part of her core identity." When Dianne Austin decided to ditch her relaxer and transition back to her natural hair in 2011, she had no idea that four years later she would be hit with the heartbreaking news of a breast …
Why the iconic, transformative hairstyle means so much. Kamala Harris represents a lot of historic firsts — the first Indian-American to serve as a U.S. senator (Calif.) and, of course, the first woman and woman of color to become vice president of the United States. Her elegant hairstyle has also …
Less hair doesn't mean less styling options. There's no question that '90s trends have made their way back into the beauty space. Everything from long acrylic nails, bouncy blowouts, oversized scrunchies, and butterfly clips are taking over our Instagram feeds, and many of these trends have even made …
Because style only gets better with age. When it comes to natural hairstyles for black women over 50, there are a few timeless trends that never go out of fashion. Whether you're looking for a simple short crop, or something a little more styled, there are plenty of ways to keep your hair looking …
It's quite complex. Black women have a complicated relationship with our hair. On one hand, there was a time when coiler textures' ability to grow towards the skies was seen as a symbol of high status, and portrayed closeness to the divine. But in contemporary times, despite the vast influence of the …
The answer is yes — and experts explain why. If you're a Black girl who grew up anytime between the late '80s and early aughts, chances are you know all about relaxing your hair. Otherwise known as "the creamy crack," relaxers are a chemical straightening compound that when applied to hair, penetrates …
Then upgraded. The saying, "the more things change, the more they stay the same" is definitely true when it comes to natural hairstyles. Over the past decade, more and more Black women have ditched their relaxers and opted to embrace their innate textures instead. The result? A plethora of style …
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