Here's how a year without braids helped one writer recover from traction alopecia and find healthy protective styles.
As a newly postpartum, first-time mom, the idea of leaving the house (and my mostly breastfed baby) for even an hour is daunting. Leaving for four-plus hours to get my hair braided (I’d usually go to ...
Hair loss is something that affects everyone at some point. We speak to hair experts on ways you can help your hair grow - ...
Weaves, wefts and bundles are just some of the many monikers used to describe hair extensions within black and afro hair beauty communities. But despite their price tag (a bundle of premium extensions ...
A longevity drug for women, or a danger to their health? Menopausal hormone therapy has been touted as both and everything in between. The past week’s government announcement calling for the removal ...
I've tested some of the heatless curlers from high street brands like M&S , Next, Boots and Superdrug, as well as luxury ...
It’s no secret that our hair is an integral part of our magic. When it comes to our crowns, Black women have always been innovating, elevating and inspiring. Here at ESSENCE, we’ve been proud to be ...
It’s been a busy week of socializing for Taylor Swift already—but the glossy, extra-long blonde lengths she’s worked hard to cultivate make it look effortless.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), said Sunday the Trump administration is holding “discussions” on extending subsidies offered under the ...
Take a small piece of your natural hair and split it into three equal strands. Begin braiding your own hair first, creating two or three passes without adding any extensions. This creates the ...