In ancient African societies, the hairstyle was a significant element and an integral part of our cultural identity and beauty. Here’s a look at five unique African hairstyles that originated on the ...

In the world of fashion and beauty, short cuts have always been a symbol of boldness, creativity and self-expression. Short black hairstyles allow Black women to embrace and showcase the beauty of ...

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 ...

Black hairstyles don't only allow for people to express themselves freely, but offer a window into African history. Kent State University professors discussed how stories of people of African descent ...

ATLANTA — You have probably seen more people wearing their natural hairstyles these days, from braids and twists to Afros. Channel 2 Action News took a look into Black hair. and why so many men and ...

The need to legislate black hair seems ridiculous on its face. I mean, it’s hair. We all have it. It comes in different textures, colors and lengths — all determined by our DNA. We can alter it with ...

Editor’s Note: This story is one in a series of Black History Month stories that explores the role of resistance to oppression in the Black community. In 2005, neo-soul artist India Arie released her ...

Box braids. Cornrows. Bantu knots. Senegalese twists. Lace-front wigs. These are just some of the protective hairstyles Black women wear to take a “break” from daily maintenance or to simply switch up ...

Araxi Lindsey, the hair department head for 'Black-ish' and Tracee Ellis Ross’ personal hairstylist, writes about why it's important to televise a culture in its natural form. By Araxi Lindsey Over ...

Many in the Black community see Black hair as an art medium. But what is art without an artist? Kamryn Z. Bess “Growing up and watching my mom do my sister’s hair is a core memory,” says Kerry Riley, ...

Employees at United Parcel Service are now free to sport afros, braids, cornrows and other natural hairstyles, traditionally donned by Black Americans, in the workplace. Changes also include ...