Throughout history, Black hair has taken on many forms and meanings. Hair has symbolized resistance, freedom and pride within ...

ESSENCE speaks with five professionals about confidently wearing their natural hair and celebrating authenticity at work.

In this reported feature, associate editor Aiyana Ishmael dives into the long history of the silk press hairstyle and how it's shaped young women years after its first introduction to the Black ...

Black hairstyles dominate social media feeds one week and disappear the next, leaving behind questions about cultural appropriation, erasure and who profits from creativity. This cycle of viral fame ...

For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that these fake hair strands can contain dangerous chemicals that pose a health ...

Updated military grooming policies now allow locs, giving Black women in uniform greater freedom and confidence.