But African American hair braiding styles stood — and still stand — as a direct challenge to those outdated norms. In the 1960s and 1970s, the Black is Beautiful movement sparked a renaissance ...

A photo exhibit sharing the unique variety of African American hairstyles opened in Fayetteville today. Blue Magic is a popular African American hair product that was used mainly in the 70’s.

The exhibition aims to highlight significant historical examples of collaboration between Haitians and African Americans in ...

Native American teens kayak major US river to celebrate removal of dams and return of salmon. Romance bookstores and online groups give fans a sense of community. Osprey came back from the brink once.

From movement to multi-billion industry The natural hair movement, which gained significant momentum in the early 2000s, encouraged African American women to abandon chemical relaxers and embrace ...

In 2018, Black consumers spent $473 million on hair products, which is 11.3% of sales for the $4.2 billion hair care industry. Black women spend $1.1 billion annually on wigs, weaves and extensions.

Hear from West Michigan neighbors sharing personal stories about hair identity, heritage, and pride. We will journey through the rich beauty and history of African American hair, and discuss its ...

“Hair has just evolved from the 1600s up until now, with so many different styles and trends - from pressing comb to relaxers to temporary straighteners, extensions, braids, etc.,” Reimonenq said.

Now on stage at La Jolla Playhouse is the play "Jaja's African Hair Braiding" by New York-based playwright Jocelyn Bioh. The play opened on Broadway in 2023, and was nominated for six Tony Awards ...

African American women spend the most on hair care each month, with 21 percent spending more than 25 percent of their monthly budget on hair care compared to only five percent of Caucasian women ...