I first got my hair chemically relaxed when I was 12 years old, after begging my mother to let me do so for at least two years. Surrounded by friends with long, swishy hair at school and constantly ...

Heat damage has to be a naturalista’s greatest fear — besides breakage, of course. If you have tight or kinky curls, you’ve probably relied on a blow dryer, diffuser or flat iron to retain length or ...

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 ...

As a girl, if you grew up in Nigeria, chances are your hair has been through more transformations than you can count. In this part of the world, hair is never just hair. It is culture, identity, ...

If there ever was a hairstyle that has remained as sacred as it is controversial, it would be cornrows. They deeply shape Black hair history by retelling stories of resistance as well as cultural and ...

Some old African hairstyles are back in the spotlight, adding a touch of heritage to modern style. The swirl braids is back in vogue [Pinterest] African hairstyles have always been a form of ...

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