Jessica L. Martinez earned the Guinness World Records title for the largest afro on a living person (female). Her hair was measured at 11.42 inches tall, 12.2 inches wide and 6 feet, 2.87 inches in ...

Of course, external factors like heat and chemical damage play a role in how long your hair can grow. But in general, both stylists and Martinez agree that consistency and low manipulation are key in ...

NAPOLEONVILLE, La. (WAFB) - A Louisiana woman who has taken her hair to new heights is known around the world for her famous Afro hairstyle. Aevin Dugas from Napoleonville uses her larger-than-life ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I tell stories about creating environments that empower everyone. An August 2025 experiment highlights the disparities in how AI ...

It’s her crowning glory! A Queens woman is aiming to beat the Guinness World Record for largest afro with luscious locks that reach about 14 inches high and 20 inches wide. Jessica Martinez, 28, ...

New research underscores the biases even AI has toward Black women in the workplace. New research reveals the bias artificial intelligence (AI) can show toward Black women’s hairstyles, potentially ...

A woman has given her afro a festive twist by transforming it into a Christmas tree – complete with tinsel, fairy lights and ...

The CROWN Act on a federal level is a hot topic of discussion for members of the Democratic party. After recent shows of natural styles at the DNC, there is now talk of the federal government ...

From timeless staples to newer styles that are taking over social feeds, these 10 natural hairstyles every Black woman should know prove that versatility and beauty are always at the heart of Black ...