Lisa Raye is in hot water after responding to Saucy Santana's comments about Blue Ivy's nappy hair with ignorant "nappy hair" comments. During a segment on Fox Soul, Vivica A. Fox asked LisaRaye how ...

The video clip of the “straightening comb” brought it all back. The sharp, iron edge scraping into my soft scalp. The smell of burning hair, mixed with greasy pomade. Oh, the dreaded hot comb! The ...

From Afro puffs to Bantu knots, find 15 stunning kinky hairstyles for Nigerian women that protect and celebrate your hair. Nigerian women are embracing their natural hair, and what better way to do ...

Beauty influencer Briana Monique is under fire for making ignorant comments about “nappy” African American hair during a recent beauty review video. The Youtube personality, who boasts nearly 344k ...

For Black women, our hair isn't just hair; it is an integral part of our culture and identity. Depending on who you talk to, it can be a symbol of pride (as seen with the Black Is Beautiful movement), ...

This story originally appeared in July/August 2024 issue of ESSENCE magazine, on newsstands June 25. My hair journey is a testimony in itself. I’ve navigated various stages of confusion, ultimately ...