For decades, chemical relaxers—creams applied to tightly curled and coiled hair to permanently straighten its texture—were a ...

While alopecia can present hair care challenges, it doesn't have to mean sacrificing natural hairstyles. Embracing natural hair can be a powerful way for black women to cope with the emotional effects ...

I was seven years old when I first got my hair straightened. I remember feeling more beautiful. I went to a predominantly white school and was told by a classmate that I looked like an animal and had ...

Natural hairstyles represent more than just a passing trend; they embody a profound celebration of identity and a conscious journey toward healthier hair for black women. Beyond being visually ...

Three of Opoku-Acheampong’s friends are the subjects of “Textures,” and they reveal tiresome parts of their hair-care routines that most Black women endure behind closed doors. The camera meets Taylor ...

During my first year in corporate, I was taken aback when my coworker made an off-hand comment. He mentioned that my many different hairstyles would require him to keep a calendar in order to ...

Hair discrimination and texturism are systemic issues that don’t often receive the attention they deserve. According to Dove, “Hair discrimination against Black natural hair can start as early as five ...

I was 9 years old the first time I had my hair straightened at Naomi’s House of Elegance, a tiny storefront with oversized chairs and powder blue chiffon curtains. I was so excited to finally have my ...

In the contemporary landscape, a noticeable and transformative trend has unfolded, marking a significant departure from conventional beauty standards. Black women have increasingly embraced and ...