Bariq Fluellen, who has been a firefighter for more than a decade, filed a racial discrimination complaint Wednesday with the ...

In the beginning, this was a skill that was passed down within families but it’s now become an expected offering in African American ... hair instead of plaits or twists. This style gets its name from ...

Veteran Philadelphia firefighter Bariq Fluellen said he has endured comments like “Rapunzel,” “Hairy” and has received boos and jeers from co-workers who accused him of being “too busy putting his ...

Some of these hairstyles draw inspiration from the 1990s and early 2000s, while others are brand-new looks that have recently ...

Evanston recognizes the CROWN Act, aiming to combat race-based hair discrimination in workplaces, schools, and public spaces.

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

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

Synthetic braiding hair from major brands found to contain carcinogens, heavy metals, and organic compounds. Findings raise ...

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

Welcome to It’s Textured, a column where we untangle the joy, trauma, confusion, and frustration that can come with Black ...

Wide-scale research has shown that Black women are exposed to higher concentrations of hazardous chemicals in personal care ...

Tariffs are pushing prices up for American consumers, including at hair braiding salons. (AP PHOTO) Many black women have hair types and workplace-favoured styles that require careful attention, and ...