Woman, Who Broke the World Record for Largest Afro, on the Need to Celebrate Natural Hair: 'It's a Lifestyle' (Exclusive)

"The things that make us different and unique should always be celebrated," said Jessica L. Martinez, whose afro measures ...

Watch: New York woman's afro hairstyle is officially the world's largest

A New York woman's afro was certified as the world's largest -- measuring 6 feet, 2.87 inches in circumference -- and she was ...
New York Post

NYC woman aims to break Guinness World Record with insane afro: ‘Bigger and better’

It’s her crowning glory! A Queens woman is aiming to beat the Guinness World Record for largest afro with luscious locks that reach about 14 inches high and 20 inches wide. Jessica Martinez, 28, ...
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"Sister, Sister" Helped Me Appreciate My Curly Hair as an Afro-Boricua

Growing up, I didn't see a lot of girls confidently sporting their natural curls in TV shows or films. There was Jennifer Beals's famous "Flashdance" curls in the 1983 film, but that was a rarity I ...
Cosmopolitan

Quality Afro clip-in extensions are becoming attainable, and it’s long overdue

Curly extensions didn’t enter my mind as a possibility as a teenager. Growing up in a predominantly white area, all my friends went clip-in mad around 15 but I don’t think I put much thought into ...