Traditional African hairstyles are a symbol of Africa’s rich cultural heritage. In ancient African societies, the hairstyle was a significant element and an integral part of our cultural identity and ...

If you're on a budget but still want to flaunt a chic and elegant hairstyle, here are popular African hairstyles that you can try Embracing African hairstyles not only connects us to our heritage but ...

Braiding is more than a hairstyle. For generations, African American hair braiding styles have held deep cultural significance, telling stories of survival, status and self-expression. What may seem ...

Black hairstyles dominate social media feeds one week and disappear the next, leaving behind questions about cultural appropriation, erasure and who profits from creativity. This cycle of viral fame ...

This article is part of The Athletic’s series marking UK Black History Month. To view the whole collection, click here. It was July 2024 during an England national team camp in the Netherlands, and ...

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 ...

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 ...

In the five years that Tiffany Posh has been doing hair for Black women in metro Washington, D.C., she's never had so many of them refer to her signature silk press as "presidential." Posh, who calls ...

Different African communities have developed distinct hairstyles that have crossed the Atlantic into the western world and have influenced global beauty trends. In ancient African societies, the ...