The month of February celebrates Black History Month, a time to recognize and raise awareness about the contributions of ...

The shag offers a less polite path to bohemianism than the long- and wavy-haired style we’ve seen so much of lately.

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In recent times, the afro, an iconic symbol of black identity, has been enjoying increasing popularity in Asia, particularly ...

“The Substance” and “Wicked” were the big film winners at the 12th annual Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards, ...

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Hair is important in Black culture. Whether they’re rocking their natural hair or a protective style, the girls keep their hair done. One of the popular protective ...

Children's book author Zenda Walker is visiting the young scholars at the Mission Grammar School in Roxbury as part of Black History Month.

Another event this month highlighting identity and culture is the Overlapping Identities event on Feb. 27. The event will ...

"It’s not just about me,” Mitchell-Wells said. “It's about my mom, my grandma and my ancestors. Hair holds power. Changing it ...

TV and Black Girl Rising, Inc. convened a roundtable of Black women to discuss the complex relationship between hair, culture ...

Local cosmetology students said hair braiding is more than just a style; it’s a way to symbolize their past. Genexis Diaz knew from a young age that she wanted to get ...