Natural Hair

How to Take Care of Your Afro, Straight From a Pro

03/08/2024

How to Take Care of Your Afro, Straight From a Pro

Afros have had a long history in the Black community, particularly in the United States.

I Hated My Natural Hair Until My Son Said He Hated His

03/08/2024

I Hated My Natural Hair Until My Son Said He Hated His

I was 5 years old the first time my hair broke a comb.

Why Are Hooded Hair Dryers Left Out of the Spa Experience?

02/29/2024

Why Are Hooded Hair Dryers Left Out of the Spa Experience?

It's no secret that caring for naturally curly hair takes effort.

6 Natural-Hair Hacks That Stand the Test of Time

02/29/2024

6 Natural-Hair Hacks That Stand the Test of Time

A good hair hack can change your life, especially if you spend a lot of time and effort properly caring for and styling your hair.

Experts Agree: These Are the 11 Best Hair Colors For Dark Skin Tones

02/26/2024

Experts Agree: These Are the 11 Best Hair Colors For Dark Skin Tones

Choosing the right hair color for Black and brown skin tones is almost as tricky as finding the perfect foundation shade.

15 Best Deep Conditioners For Afro, Curly, and Multitextured Hair

02/21/2024

15 Best Deep Conditioners For Afro, Curly, and Multitextured Hair

A good deep conditioner for natural hair is worth its weight in gold.

This Engineer Is Transforming the Black Hair Space

02/12/2024

This Engineer Is Transforming the Black Hair Space

Konnie Wells's passion for engineering started in high school.

The Art of Black Hair in Period Films

01/25/2024

The Art of Black Hair in Period Films

It's not uncommon to hear Black actors lament terrible experiences with hairstylists on set.

The Magic of Hairstylists Affirming Your Natural Hair

01/05/2024

The Magic of Hairstylists Affirming Your Natural Hair

For most of my career as an editor, I've had a recurring nightmare.

Everything You Need to Know About Locs Hairstyles

01/03/2024

Everything You Need to Know About Locs Hairstyles

Dreadlocks — preferentially known as "locs" — are a popular hairstyle that includes sections of hair that have been matted and knotted together to create a rope-like appearance.

23 Box-Braid Hairstyles For Your Protective-Style Vision Board

12/07/2023

23 Box-Braid Hairstyles For Your Protective-Style Vision Board

There are protective styles, and then there's the protective style: box braids.

"Jaja's African Hair Braiding" Proves That Beauty Is the Ultimate Unifier

11/21/2023

"Jaja's African Hair Braiding" Proves That Beauty Is the Ultimate Unifier

It's not often that I get to see plays and it's even more rare that I get to see plays with an entirely Black cast.