Dolezal, who has not just embraced African-American political and social causes but African-American culture and identity as well, wrote in a December 2014 column about “the asphyxiation we are ...

Madam C.J. Walker, the first black millionairess in America, invented the world's first hair-straightening formula.

"African-American hair isn't just very kinky, coarse texture," says LaVar, who has worked with celebrities including Angela Bassett, Naomi Campbell, Iman, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, and Oprah.

Black women are worried another hair-care brand could abandon them Mielle Organics rosemary oil began selling out in stores, they said, after White influencers touted it on TikTok ...

A new docu-series interviews stars like Oprah Winfrey and Issa Rae to explore the history and shared experiences of Black hair care.

A new study linking hair-straightening products to an increased risk for uterine cancer presents a dilemma for Black women, who can face racial discrimination in the workplace for wearing natural ...

A Black woman's hair is more than it appears, the strands interwoven with culture, acceptance, standards of beauty and more.

A black woman's hair is more than it appears, the strands interwoven with culture, acceptance, standards of beauty and more.

A fascinating new book untangles the importance of hair in women’s lives — emotionally, economically, socially and politically.

The multiday cultural activation 'Don’t Touch My Hair' will feature live performances, spoken word, A DJ, panel discussions, and more.

Millennial Black women feel they have autonomy and flexibility in navigating beauty standards in their personal lives, according to a new qualitative study. But at work, they feel compelled to ...

Politics The Black hair industry imports products from China. Here’s what tariffs mean for braids and wigs President Donald Trump’s tariffs are driving up prices for products many Black women ...