These gravity-defying styles are inspiring African women to embrace their natural hair

You may not know her name, but the striking work of self-taught hair artist Elisabeth Anayes Niouky is certainly turning ...
The Drum

Celebrating Strong, Beautiful African American Hair

Pantene is shining a spotlight on African American hair in the latest installment of its "Strong is Beautiful" campaign. The ad, which stars Lion Babe singer Jillian Hervey alongside other African ...
Franchise Times

New Hair Salon Franchise Paralee Boyd to Style Black Women

Like many Black women, Dana White used to clear her schedule for a hair appointment that could easily take all day. But then the labor organizer for the auto industry moved to New York City after a ...
Maine Campus

The Hair Care Fair celebrates textured hair

The Black Student Union is bringing back the Hair Care Fair on Feb. 25, 2023. As an African American student, I find this event extremely important for my physical and mental health. There is a ...
WBAY

YOUR HEALTH MATTERS: African American models wear their natural hair and talk mental health

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - “A woman’s hair is her crown” a saying which takes on a deeper meaning for black women. Wearing their natural hair for example in afros or braids is a source of cultural pride ...
Philadelphia Tribune

‘What Black hair product is safe?’ Lead and carcinogens are found in hair extensions used by Black women

Almost every Black woman or girl has, at some point, purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists or faux locs. For many Black women, these “protective styles” are worn year-round to ...