natural hair
The Tangled History of the Silk Press and Its Cultural Significance For Young Black Women
From the childhood memories of young women to Kamala Harris's center-stage presidential run, the silk press has been there through it all.
By Aiyana Ishmael
Saweetie Showed Off Her Bouncy Natural Curls in a Rare Video
“There isn't a style that won't look bomb on her."
By Kara Nesvig
Is Fenty Hair Worth It? Here’s An Editor's Honest Review
Including photos of her before and after transformation.
By Shauna Beni-Haynes
Why I’m Sharing Black Women’s Stories About Body Discrimination
“How many little girls have told themselves they’re ugly because they’re dark-skinned?”
By Nairobi Williese Barnes
Bread Beauty Supply CEO Maeva Heim is Redefining “Lazy Girl Hair" for Black Women
The Australian entrepreneur talked about her journey toward loving her natural hair and building her brand.
By Bonolo Madibe
Megan Thee Stallion Shows Off Her Natural Curls in Bare-Faced Bikini Pics
Self-care looks good on her!
By Shama Nasinde
Megan Thee Stallion Is Mielle Organics' First Global Ambassador
Hot girls, it's time for our hair to shine.
By Asia Milia Ware
UPS Employees Can Now Wear Natural Hairstyles For the First Time
The decision, which permits afros, braids, and beards, comes less than six months after the corporation hired its first woman CEO.
By Marci Robin
From Box Braids to Wash N' Go: 5 Easy Natural Hairstyles to Try
Grab your edge controls now!
By Asia Milia Ware
Issa Rae’s Ponytail Game Is Unmatched
Natural girls, you're going to want to try this.
By Asia Milia Ware
Cardi B Revealed Her Natural Hair, and She's "So Proud" of It
Her curls have gotten so long.
By Marci Robin
Hair Love Scores a Major Win for Representation at the Oscars
"We wanted to normalize black hair."
By Kara K. Nesvig
How Braids Became the Defining Hairstyle of the Decade
For Black people in Hollywood, the media, and the work place.
By Darian Symoné Harvin
Model Olivia Anakwe Called Out Hairstylists Who Can’t Do Black Hair at Fashion Shows
She took to Instagram to talk texture discrimination in the industry.
By Jessica Andrews
Meet the Woman Who Helped Stop Natural-Hair Discrimination in New York City
Doris "Wendy" Greene has dedicated her professional life’s work to advocating for better protections against racial inequality and discrimination.
By Evan Ross Katz
These 6th-Graders Were Sent Home from School for Their Hair, Now They’re Starring in a Kelly Rowland Video
“My hair, my crown.”
By Jessica Andrews
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13 Stunning Hair and Makeup Looks from Afropunk Johannesburg
"I think a crown has always represented the queendom of Black women."
By Amira RasoolPhotography by Andile Buka
I Could Never Find Hats to Fit Over My Afro
This brand was a game-changer.
By Naomi ElizéePhotography by Anthony Blue Jr.