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

Elijah Obeng, 21, claims he was racially discriminated against by his former supervisor at an In-N-Out location in Compton, ...

From pixie cuts to sisterlocks, 6 ESSENCE Editors share the hairstyles they’ll be wearing to New Orleans. Pixie cuts, ...

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

Bariq Fluellen, who has been a firefighter for more than a decade, filed a racial discrimination complaint Wednesday with the ...

Hair braiding can result in simple or more complicated styles while using different types of hair. In the beginning, this was a skill that was passed down within families but it’s now become an ...

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

You’ll find different styles, with tips on how to bring your chosen look to life. Call it your visual wishlist or braid ...

Tariffs have been affecting many industries, but now the Black haircare industry is the latest to feel the impact of these ...

Synthetic braiding hair from major brands found to contain carcinogens, heavy metals, and organic compounds. Findings raise ...

Set in modern times, the Tony award winning Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, features a delightful and eclectic mix of African ...

I was actually surprised that the topic of white boys and cornrows had never come up between Jayden and me. We’ve had so many discussions about race in the 12 years that we’ve known each other — ...