This is one of the most easy hairstyles for medium-long hair; whether you're relaxed or natural, you can scoop your hair up into elegance... and maybe sing the blues while you're at it.

After years of falling out of favor due to the natural hair movement, relaxed hair seems to be ... it's been been part and parcel of the hairstyle switch-up. Let's look back on the style's past ...

But, if you’re looking for a new hairstyle that is easy to manage as the weather warms up, the relaxed bob could be the trend for you. There’s no denying that long hair has been popularised ...

Chemically treated hair, also called relaxed hair, is hair (Afro or curls ... The result is a canvas of smooth, chic, sleek hair that is suitable for a variety of hairstyles, including weaves, wigs, ...

Whether you’re #TeamNatural or #TeamRelaxed these celebrities prove that versatility is the key to happy hair. Join the hair conversation today on ESSENCE Live at 4p/3c on ESSENCE.com!

In fact, relaxer was invented in the 1900s, and since then, for better or for worse, it's been been part and parcel of the hairstyle ... up in the flexibility, movement, and flow of relaxed hair ...