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.

News anchor Sarah Forgany tells PEOPLE exclusively about the "complicated" relationship she had with her natural curls and how a health scare shifted her view Skyler Caruso is a Writer and Reporter of ...

Jacqueline Jackson's hair at Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral sparked online debate. Critics call it "casual"; defenders call it authentic.

Sarah Pidgeon's colorist Kari Hill and 'Love Story' set stylist Barry Lee Moe share the secrets behind the star's 24-hour blonde transformation to play Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in the hit series.

To mark International Women’s Day 2026, the African Development Bank Group hosted a high-level dialogue titled “Justice for Her: Rights, Justice and Women’s Economic Empowerment in Africa.” The sessi ...

The icon, the virtuoso, and the starlet - three powerhouse women complete ESSENCE’s Black Women In Hollywood digital cover series ahead of the March celebration in LA.

The Street's first Black female character, Gabrielle — operated by Megan Piphus — shows off her different 'dos for a national ...

A bill that many lawmakers call the "Crown Act" will not become law. It would have prohibited discrimination against natural hairstyles in schools. Different versions of the Crown Act have ...

Many people suffer from rashes or other negative reactions to hair used for braiding. Turns out that many hair extensions are full of known hazardous chemicals, which could be harmful to Black hair ...

Ahead, stylists share the best hairstyles for women over 50, from flattering gray hairstyles to subtle highlights. Plus, ...

Growing up in Amherst, Yasmin Brandford recalls her family being one of only about 20 Black families in the community. She started learning how to braid hair at age 7, practicing on her Barbies and ...

For photographer Nakeya Brown, hair has always been a path of self-expression. Growing up, she saw how it shaped the exteriors of herself and those around her, choosing to go natural in college as a ...