Emojis are one of the most universal forms of communication today. They shape how we express emotion, identity, and culture ...

Ahead of the artist’s expansive work within ‘Dream Girl’ at Jeffrey Deitch and the Longlati Foundation in Shanghai, ESSENCE ...

Crystal Aguh, MD, FAAD, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine faculty, advocates for increased funding and education to address hair loss disparities within the African diaspora, emphasizing the need for ...

New research raises concerns about the safety of chemical hair relaxers. Now, many Black women want safer alternatives.

This is a call for genuine acceptance and understanding in workplaces where everyone, regardless of hair texture or style, ...

A beautiful white woman who got married in Uganda was excited because of the gift of a live chicken given to her by an old ...

Homemaking, decorating, gardening, and entertaining have long been central to Black culture, community building, and family ...

Protective braided hairstyles are a core part of the Black experience, especially for Black women. It also incorporates extra ...

As a young, South African girlchild, I experienced elements of hair discrimination at school and in my community. I attended African schools taught by African teachers. Our teachers discouraged us ...

Black women’s metaphorical pledge of allegiance to braids dates back thousands of years. In the 60s, advancements in polymer ...

A recent report about cancerous synthetic hair extensions has sparked a heated conversation around Black beauty and health.