Dreadlocks, also known as locs, can be traced back through history for thousands of years. In Ancient Egypt, for instance, synthetic wigs made from a blend of palm fibers, wool, and human hair ...

Discover how to create beautiful, bouncy curls on natural hair with this step-by-step flat iron curls tutorial. Maryam J.

The versatility of naturally textured hair means that whether you’re into ombré box braids or Beyoncé style lace-fronts, there’s an endless supply of looks to choose from. However, when it comes to ...

Historically, beauty standards have favored straight hair and stigmatized textured hair as being unprofessional or messy. But in many Black and brown communities, hair has a cultural significance with ...

Of course, external factors like heat and chemical damage play a role in how long your hair can grow. But in general, both stylists and Martinez agree that consistency and low manipulation are key in ...

Malaika Tamu-Cooper, founder of Dreadz N Headz Salon, is placing natural hair, community healing and cultural pride at the center of Black Follicles Matter, an event hosted in partnership with the ...

In 2025, we’re freeing ourselves from restrictions and inhibitions, which includes how we police our natural hair. The natural hair space is one of reclamation, self discovery, and love. Many Black ...

Black women are the furthest thing from a monolith. However, there’s no denying the paralleled experiences that come with learning, embracing, and experimenting with our hair — no matter where we are ...

You can still survive everything the Lagos heat throws at you, especially if you're a fan of sweet-looking Afros. Let's be real. You can't be battling between waking up at 4 AM and staying hours in ...

Orange Group, one of West Africa’s premier diversified Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies, has unveiled its My Hairitage campaign to mark World Afro Day 2025. This year’s campaign is a ...

School rules about what styles are allowed that mostly affect Black and mixed-race children are likely to be illegal, a government rights commission said. By Emma Bubola LONDON — Ruby Williams was 14 ...