As we approach the end of award season, we are looking back at some iconic natural hairstyles that made proud statements on the red carpet.

ESSENCE speaks with five professionals about confidently wearing their natural hair and celebrating authenticity at work.

Looking for hairdos that won't age you? Get inspired by these chic hairstyles for women over 60. Whether it's an updo or a ...

Almost every Black woman or girl has purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists, faux locs and other styles. The latest research shows that many of those extensions are full of ...

Scroll through these inspo pics before your next appointment.

From salon visits to gym sessions, many Black women face a hidden hair care hurdle. Now, new research and community-led ...

*When Dr. Jacqueline Jackson II stood before mourners at her father’s funeral to honor the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., her emotional words moved many to tears. But online, a quieter ...

Last week's race discrimination lawsuit against ART, an organization that had declared anti-racism a core value, points out a sometimes-overlooked element in the long fight for equality: hair.

The City of Mableton has passed a local ordinance aimed at preventing discrimination based on natural hairstyles in schools and workplaces.

Inside a Georgia salon, clients rebuild confidence “strand by strand,” says master cosmetologist Dyniecia Barnes, who sees how hair expectations can weigh on people seeking jobs and professional ...

By Laudia Anyorkor Nunoo, GNA Tema, March 09, GNA – Hair has long been regarded as an important symbol of beauty, identity, and cultural expression among women in many societies. From childhood to ...