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For generations, our hair was known as a sacred extension of us that should be respected, carrying energy and spirituality. This is why so many of our mothers would say, “Don’t let people at school ...
We know the Vanderbilts and Astors. It’s time to get acquainted with the Downings, Van Hornes, and Bannisters, too.
Models speak out on the industry’s ongoing failure to care for textured hair and the deeper implications of beauty.
A big change in healthcare for Indigenous peoples is now in effect in Saskatchewan with a new policy being implemented ...
Design Essentials Celebrates The Future Of Black Hair On Their 35th Anniversary President Cornell McBride Jr. tells ESSENCE about their beginnings, legacy, and the business of Black hair.
The new policy, effective Aug. 1, requires health-care workers to obtain informed consent before cutting a patient’s hair, ...
As Beyoncé wraps up her "Cowboy Carter” tour in Las Vegas, fans are looking for clues about what's next. Could they be hidden in the performers' hair?
Jennifer Love Hewitt unveiled a ginger-toned hair transformation during the Los Angeles premiere of I Know What You Did Last Summer, marking the actress’ first red carpet appearance in over a year.
Award-winning actor and singer Billy Porter sparked controversy while promoting his new lead role in the revival of “Cabaret” on Broadway when he stated that “Black people have replaced the ...
Ozempic has always come with side effects. The latest? Thinning hair and muscle loss. Experts break down why this might be and what you can do about it.
The Minnesota Department of Safety’s Murdered and Missing Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) Office started a new tip program aimed at solving long-term cold cases, suspicious deaths, and unsolved ...
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico City is marking the 700th anniversary of its founding with a series of public events on Saturday, including artistic performances honoring the city’s Indigenous origins.