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 ...

Caring for textured, curly, coily, kinky hair differs from flat, straight hair care routines. You need different products and have entirely different routines. That’s all to say that caring for ...

Natural hairstyles represent more than just a passing trend; they embody a profound celebration of identity and a conscious journey toward healthier hair for black women. Beyond being visually ...

African-style wooden hair combs are a traditional and functional accessory, often used for grooming and styling ...

The Black women in my family have been straightening their hair for as long as I can remember. Because of this, straight hair was all I knew. Without it, I rarely felt confident or beautiful.

When Hulu and Oynx Collective’s “The Other Black Girl” hit the airwaves, audiences weren’t ready for the cornucopia of hairstyling about to infiltrate their screens. How women of color have their hair ...

During her time as First Lady, Michelle Obama was known for her chic silk presses (inserts photo from the 2021 Presidential Inauguration that broke the internet). Her hair was always meticulously ...

Just For Me, Creme of Nature, Dark & Lovely: For Black women, these relaxer brands likely bring up memories of chemical aromas, pressed roots and a girlhood coiffure nostalgia. And while the ...

This piece is a part of a focus on Black authors and experiences for Black History Month. Harvard students have busy schedules. Google calendars are booked with classes and office hours to attend, ...