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

Since the fatal shooting of black teenager Michael Brown by a white police officer on Aug. 9, 2014, the city of Ferguson, Mo., has evolved from a racial powder keg into a community where outrage ...

Hair braiding is a form of styling that involves intertwining two or more strands of hair. The style can involve using only your natural hair or commercial hair. Hair braiding can result in simple or ...

Experience the stunning transformation of natural black and brown hair as it’s revitalized with rich tones, volume, and shine. This visual journey captures every step—from dull and lifeless to vibrant ...

On the basketball star’s 50th birthday, ESSENCE takes a look back at all the stellar braid moments that started trends on the ...

In most cases, African hair is supposed to be black and thick, but after some time you will start noticing the strands are looking brown and not as healthy as they were. There are a number of ...

We’re loving the subtle streaks of chocolate brown hair colour at the bottom that adds to the dimension and enhances the texture of the hair. The cinnamon brown balayage looks absolutely stunning on ...

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.

President Donald Trump’s tariffs are driving up prices for products many black women consider essential, squeezing shoppers and stylists even more as they grapple with inflation and higher rents. Much ...

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.