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

Some great options include knotless braids and box braids but it’s a good idea to get a stylist’s input. 7 Beautiful African Hair Braiding Styles To Try. 1. The Cornrow Bun. Cornrows involve braiding ...

According to a US Consumer Reports study published recently, ingredients that can cause cancer were found in 10 synthetic ...

Braiding traditions across the African diaspora both predate and defy the colonial confines set forth to erase and subjugate ...

Stark differences exist in reproductive health outcomes for Black women in the US in comparison with other racial and ethnic groups. Among women ages 15–44, Black women have higher rates of ...

I stood there frozen, both boots in the dirt, when I saw Kourtnee Solomon, a Black woman, riding her shiny Black horse inside ...

Victorian hairstyles combined charm and complexity to create timeless looks with curls, braids, and volume. Discover the most ...

Crochet braids are a protective hairstyle that involves looping hair extensions through your natural, cornrowed hair using a ...

Over the past few decades, the approvals and intricacies surrounding hair care have historically prioritized looser, finer, ...

Protective styles are the most popular for long-lasting hairstyles for black hair. They not only reduce breakage and ...

"Jaja's African Hair Braiding" is the comedic Broadway play closing out Ensemble Theatre's 2025 season. Why it's a must-see.

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