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Burch is determined to improve how Black women are represented in AI. The Spelman College researcher recently launched "In ...

To stop greasy hair between washes and to keep strands full of volume, turn to dry shampoo. “Add it to your root area to ...

You know those days when you bother to blow-dry or straighten your hair before work, then catch a glimpse of yourself in the lift mirror when you get there and think: why did I bother?

It feels good to be welcomed into a place where my hair is celebrated, complimented, and I can show off my creativity." ...

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 ...

Inserting easy-to-release slipknots into surgical thread could help surgeons to tie perfect sutures — tight enough to help heal a wound but not so tight that they damage tissue. Researchers worked out ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. In 1876, Peter Guthrie Tait set out to measure what he called the “beknottedness” of knots. The Scottish mathematician, whose research ...

While you can easily achieve a French braid on fresh, clean hair, or few-days-old hair, it can be helpful to start your prep when you wash and dry. Russell says that creating the right texture is ...

For those of us with afro-textured hair, protective styles—like boho braids and locs—are an investment in our hair health. Due to the delicacy of our coils, regular hydration, detangling, scalp ...

Have you been considering a new protective hairstyle that’s gentle on your hair and scalp? Look no further than knotless braids. This innovative technique has been gaining popularity for good reason.

Compared to traditional box braids, knotless braids are notorious for loosening and frizzing faster. That said, you should exercise extra caution when washing them to maximize their longevity. Braider ...