For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that ...

Beauty professionals in the Black community are often unsung heroes. They provide emotional support and care, but often at the cost of their own mental health.

This week on Shop Essence Live in Partnership with The New Voices Family, we feature Bobeam (Bow-bee-um) Natural Products which offers affordable natural products for both hair and body that […] ...

Mariah Forde, or Mariah Celeste as she goes by on YouTube, will tell you just how important appearance is when appearing on ...

A local barbershop in Elk Grove recently expanded its operation, adding a second location in the south Sacramento County suburb. Dwyane Love, owner of Elk Grove barbershop The Fade Room, opened his ...

Concerns about health risks, including links to gynecological tumors and uterine cancer, are driving a shift in Black hair care away from chemical relaxers.

The life of a celebrity hairdresser typically includes lots of shmoozing, lots of hair spray, perhaps a brand ambassadorship ...

How safe are braids and synthetic hair extensions? Consumer investigations in the United States have raised concerns, ...

Black women around the world spend hours at a time getting synthetic braids but are wondering if the convenience and fashion ...