Growing up, my relationship with my hair was anything but simple. I was raised in a Dominican household where curly hair wasn't seen as beautiful; it was seen as something to fix, smooth out, and ...

As one of the treasures of kinky, Afro-textured hair, locs have been sported by sistas for decades, and with each passing year, the styles, colors and variations become more and more creative. Whether ...

This box braids style was a hit last fall and it’s returning with a bang for the season. “This trending style is so popular because it provides volume, texture and a softer look to traditional braids, ...

The way Black people style their hair carries deep historical and spiritual significance. With so many styles that have ...

When it comes to flaunting lush, gorgeous locs, Ledisi’s star style stands above the rest. The ESSENCE Music Festival performer is one of a handful of stars in the limelight rocking locs nowadays, and ...

Curly hair can often lack moisture and dry out more easily than straight hair, making it more difficult to care for. That’s why it’s important to know the best ways to keep your curly locks in top ...

It is just after noon inside Your Natural Image hair salon in South Kansas City, Missouri, on a Thursday in July. The 16-year-old Cornelius Mitchell has just come from under the dryer. Mitchell, a ...