These stylists share the empowering looks that honor heritage, celebrate freedom, and embody the spirit of Juneteenth.

Braiding traditions across the African diaspora both predate and defy the colonial confines set forth to erase and subjugate ...

Over the past few decades, the approvals and intricacies surrounding hair care have historically prioritized looser, finer, ...

Mastering at-home protective styling is both empowering and practical. Here are five protective styles you can do at home.

"Jaja's African Hair Braiding" is the comedic Broadway play closing out Ensemble Theatre's 2025 season. Why it's a must-see.

Black women are prone to a type of hair loss called traction alopecia, which can be caused by heat, chemicals and tight styles (braids, dreadlocks, extensions and weaves) that pull at the hair root.

Hair extensions or weaves, especially on relaxed hair Styles that require rollers worn to bed most of the time The AAD said: "The constant rubbing of a hat, head scarf, or other hair covering over the ...

Plus, the Nationals shared this winking Harper GIF to point out that the Cubs blew a 3-1 lead. Oh, and here are actual baseball highlights (of Harper's game-tying homer and Ryan Zimmerman's go ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Black women are starting to pay more for their ...

Before the oppressive summer heat descends on Atlanta, therapist Brittanee Sims usually gets her thick, curly hair braided at a salon.

Many Black women have hair types and workplace-favored styles that require careful attention, and they can spend hundreds of dollars at salons each month on extensions, weaves, wigs and braids. The ...

Many Black women have hair types and workplace-favored styles that require careful attention. They can spend hundreds of dollars at salons each month on extensions, weaves, wigs and braids.