From the larger-than-life Afros of the 1970s to the finger waves and French rolls of the 1990s, Black natural hair movements have had many iterations. And over the last decade and a half, the modern ...

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

There’s no shortage of natural hair styling products to choose from — I’ve tried more creams, gels and sprays than I can count. If you’re overwhelmed by the choices too, I’ve got you covered — I asked ...

Historically, beauty standards have favored straight hair and stigmatized textured hair as being unprofessional or messy. But in many Black and brown communities, hair has a cultural significance with ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A viral video has shed light on society's attitudes toward natural hair through subconscious behaviors that most people ...

You know that saying “Oh, it’s just hair?” Well, for Black women, it isn’t. Historically, our hair has been the object of prejudice and ridicule, to the point where we’ve often felt forced to use heat ...

The internet can be an unforgiving place for Black creators, specifically when it comes to natural hair content. “Straight hair naturals” are Black women who don’t have any chemical treatments in ...

For some people with natural hair, addressing damage or daily wear and tear may require more than cleansing and styling products — in these cases, hair masks may help. Even if you’re not addressing ...