Experts weigh in on toxic chemicals found in braiding hair, whether regulations should be more strict, and if the findings are valid for concern.

For many Black women, braiding hair isn’t just a protective style—it’s a cultural tradition, a form of self-expression, and ...

Doechii’s rise to stardom landed her front row at a number of shows, including Louis Vuitton, where she donned an earth-toned ...

From X-Pression Pre-Stretched Braiding Hair to Sassy’s 100% Kanekalon Jumbo Braid, the study tested for heavy metals and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in 10 popular synthetic hair brands.

Affectionately known as the "Pocket Rocket," Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, one of the greatest sprinters of all time, has always ...

Doechii is officially the most stylish celebrity attending Paris Fashion Week. The artist and rapper has been annihilating ...

Bridging education and advocacy, Naeemah LaFond’s Texture On Set is setting a new standard for textured hair in the industry.

The supermodel attended the front row with ribbon-adorned hair, which mirrored the show's beauty theme: minimalistic and chic ...

In honor of the Olympian's 28th birthday, ESSENCE looks back at all the beauty looks she achieved during her biggest wins.

ESSENCE’s March/April cover star, supermodel Tyra Banks, returned to fashion week for the Balenciaga show, attending in a braided slick back and smoky shadow highlighted with a pink metallic.

For different events she has pivoted between tiny micro braids to a slick updo. An additional buzz cut-inspired wig style was also worn by the artist by Marquez. The dewy makeup looks by Dee ...