Jennifer Garner was the picture of heartfelt joy on Sunday as she marked the end of a 67-day running challenge with a charity ...

Crochet braids are a protective hairstyle that involves looping hair extensions through your natural, cornrowed hair using a ...

Protective styles are the most popular for long-lasting hairstyles for black hair. They not only reduce breakage and ...

We've all been there: you walk out of the salon with gorgeous new braids, but by day two, your scalp is screaming for mercy. That tight, ...

From pixie cuts to sisterlocks, 6 ESSENCE Editors share the hairstyles they’ll be wearing to New Orleans. Pixie cuts, ...

You’ll find different styles, with tips on how to bring your chosen look to life. Call it your visual wishlist or braid ...

Tariffs have been affecting many industries, but now the Black haircare industry is the latest to feel the impact of these ...

This guide walks you through everything you need to know to protect your natural hair for chlorine if you plan spending time ...

Not having braided hair “creates more of a hassle for everything,” said Sims, who counts herself among the tens of millions of women that regularly spend on the Black hair care industry.

For Black women, braids are the ideal choice for a ready to go hairstyle. These styles not only demand minimal upkeep, but also promote hair growth, all while offering versatility in styling.

The resurgence of braids is a way for Black people to reclaim and reframe the narrative around our hair—to showcase ... with the brand,” she says. “Simple but quite effective.

A recent report about cancerous synthetic hair extensions ... like a lot of Black women, I felt a sense of fear,” she said. “It felt like a dark cloud over me because I wear braids all the ...