It’s the beginning of the year, a time when most people map out their plans for the next few months. This means organizing ...

Many Black women saw an influx of product-heavy and lengthy hair routines on their FYPs. But going to basics is sometimes ...

One of the most policed parts of a black woman is her hair ... We’re tired of the box that equates our blackness to hair length. You can’t be what you don’t see, so the more of us that ...

Braids offer a dynamic approach to hairstyles for older Black women, merging practicality and elegance while providing ...

The history of Black hair in this country is complex. Black women in politics represent the ... It was the perfect poised style for her shoulder-length shiny mane. Later she turned to the ...

A dermatologist is a medical doctor who specializes in treating the skin, hair, and nails. Dermatologists care for people of all ages. Hair can play a big role in a person’s identity or culture, so ...

But I decided to wear my hair natural in college after getting even more in touch with my blackness. And I wish every Black woman felt comfortable and respected while sporting natural hair.

but when my hair was in braids or straightened, he'd come by and chat it up, asking about my weekend and brainstorming ideas. At the time, my direct chain of command to him was all Black women ...

The relationship between Black women, their hair, and their identity is a complex and multifaceted topic that has garnered significant attention in recent research. Hair serves not only as a ...

PS editor Jessica Andrews writes about why Black hair is so integral to community, and why we're celebrating Black hair in an editorial package.