Almost every Black woman or girl has, at some point, purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists or faux locs. For many Black women, these “protective styles” are worn year-round to ...

A year after it was found that synthetic braiding hair was filled with carcinogens, new research suggests there is even more to be concerned about. A study published Wednesday (Feb. 11) in the journal ...

Explore simple and easy hairstyles for working women that are professional and perfect for busy mornings. Includes 35 office-friendly styles. Mornings can be rushed, but your hair doesn’t have to look ...

I was 13 years old when my hairdresser found the first bald patch at the back of my head,” says Laura Mathias, now 34. “It was the size of a 50p piece. Within weeks, there were more patches and they ...

Elissia Franklin is an analytical chemist with an infectious laugh, a penchant for braided hair extensions and a fierce commitment to reducing health disparities for Black women. Growing up on Chicago ...

Cassandra Morales Thurswell launched her hair care company Kitsch in 2010 with a focus on accessories, but shampoo and conditioner bars have been a more recent product breakthrough success. She tells ...

While many women have been pressured to believe that long hair is a “prerequisite” for acceptable femininity, the truth is that authenticity and a strong sense of self-esteem come from detaching from ...

“As someone in their 50s, I must color my hair every three weeks to avoid the sparkle of gray hair,” says pro hairstylist and salon owner Wendy Burns. “I sympathize with my clients who just can’t do ...

It started slowly, with handfuls of hair circling the plug hole in the shower. Then eventually British bodybuilder Tracy Kiss began to notice she could see her scalp when her hair was wet. “I always ...

It’s a follicle fiasco. Women are flooding social media with warnings about one of today’s trendiest drinks, sharing horror stories of sudden hair loss they say began after they started drinking it ...

Straight-aligned hair paired with higher shine evokes the appearance of greater youth, health, and attractiveness, according to researchers at The Procter & Gamble Company, which owns several brands ...

Every few trend cycles, the purveyors of modern beauty standards (it girls, the media, and beauty conglomerates) collectively decide that messy hair is having a “moment.” We’re all urged to embrace ...