African women favour gel hairstyles, and it's not hard to see why. Natural hair, medium hair, and relaxed hair—long or short—all work well with this look. Besides, it takes less time and ...

As for the latest rendition, king of haircuts, Larry King, is dubbing the “fresh-faced fringe” the snip du jour—because it's lightweight, simple to create, and right on trend.

The issue of alopecia in black women's hair is a topic that affects many. While alopecia can present challenges, it doesn't have to mean sacrificing natural hairstyles.

Synthetic hair has long been a staple in protective hairstyles for Black women — like braids, locs and twists. These styles can be worn for weeks at a time, protecting the hair from breakage ...

“Black people, and women in particular, tend to have so many different hairstyles, but none of these are represented,” said Amina Gray, a youth mentor and facilitator at Rise.365.