Henrietta Gabriel. She speaks on the experience that comes with her hair. (Alexandria Byrd) Black students at BYU are sharing the struggle of finding sustainable hair care in a predominantly white ...

For many Black women, braids, wigs, and weaves are more than just a hairstyle. They’re a cultural expression, protective care, and a form of everyday self-preservation in a society where beauty ...

ATLANTA — Before the oppressive summer heat descends on Atlanta, therapist Brittanee Sims usually gets her thick, curly hair braided at a salon to preserve her healthy mane. But it’s more expensive ...

Over the past few decades, the approvals and intricacies surrounding hair care have historically prioritized looser, finer, and thinner strands. Alongside the societal script that regarded curlier, ...

Now that an investigative documentary – Black Hair, directed by Aron Ranen – has been produced about the black hair care industry, shocking black people once again, maybe some of us will resolve to do ...

The products are doing wonders for silk presses across the country! For decades, parabens and phthalates, known for being endocrine-disrupting chemicals used in Black hair care products, have been ...

This story is part of Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative’s coverage of equitable community development. SWMJC is a group of 12 regional organizations dedicated to strengthening local ...