Throughout history, Black hair has taken on many forms and meanings. Hair has symbolized resistance, freedom and pride within ...

A nonprofit in London has launched a campaign aimed at getting emojis with diverse hairstyles. A group in Hackney, London, advocates for a more diverse range of emojis that better represent the ...

In this reported feature, associate editor Aiyana Ishmael dives into the long history of the silk press hairstyle and how it's shaped young women years after its first introduction to the Black ...

ESSENCE speaks with five professionals about confidently wearing their natural hair and celebrating authenticity at work.

The natural hair movement entered the mainstream during the civil rights movement. It became even more accepted in the 2000s when social media helped drive a resurgence. But when it comes to nascent ...

Adanna Madueke, Filmmaker and Producer of Our Hairitage Documentary at the Our Hairitage Documentary Premiere by Adanna Madueke on Sunday, 26th January, 2025 at Landmark Towers, Lagos. With February ...

For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that these fake hair strands can contain dangerous chemicals that pose a health ...

About four years ago, students in North Las Vegas told the mayor they sometimes skipped school because their hair wasn’t done ...