In this exploration of the multifaceted significance of natural hairstyles for Black women, we will uncover the rich tapestry of cultural pride, self-expression and the pursuit of healthier hair ...

Finger waves are among the top old school 90s hairstyles for black women. They are created using a fine-tooth comb, hair gel, and your fingers to make C—and S-shaped waves against the scalp.

The connection between the Black hair experience and mental health has always been clear. But now, we've found a powerful way forward.

Today, the divide in hair among Black women is still present and is evident in how they’re treated in the workforce based on their hair -- a layer of discrimination facing Black women dubbed as ...

And Black hair is big business: In 2018, Black consumers spent $473 million on hair products, which is 11.3% of sales for the $4.2 billion hair care industry. Black women spend $1.1 billion ...

A new study linking hair-straightening products to an increased risk for uterine cancer presents a dilemma for Black women, who can face racial discrimination in the workplace for wearing natural ...

For Black women, the process of maintaining their hair can be fraught. To tame texture or curls, many women spend long hours in a stylist’s chair or subject their hair to harsh chemical relaxers to ...

Black women with natural hairstyles including curly afros, twists or braids are less likely to get job interviews than White women or Black women with straightened hair, new research shows.

Thousands of Black women have also claimed that hair relaxers from L’Oreal were harmful to their health, including a group of Black women who sued L’Oreal and other companies last year.

As Black women, having unruly and — for a long time — natural hair, was considered unkept, dirty and unprofessional. So for so many years, we were sitting here thinking, ‘Damn, I need a perm.

Black women buy $7.5 billion worth of beauty products every year, and spend 9x more on ethnic hair products than any other demographic. The measures in place to protect them aren’t enough.

Why Natural Hair Matters: When it comes to maintaining healthy hair, Black women often face unique challenges. Traditional hair-care practices, such as chemical relaxers and heat styling, can lead ...