But African American hair braiding styles stood — and still stand — as a direct challenge to those outdated norms.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 ...

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 ...

The history of Black hair goes far beyond aesthetics — it tells a powerful story of resistance, identity and cultural preservation. African civilizations used intricate braiding as a form of ...

Hair salon spending habits. The survey reveals that almost a quarter, at 24 percent, of US women spend more than $100 in hair salons. African American women spend the most money, with 36 percent ...

“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.

Daily Beast's reporter Allison Samuels explained, "The texture of black and African-American hair varies, and extreme heat and sweat can cause the strands to revert to their natural state.

Washington was asked for her creations to be displayed in the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C. “It’s just an honor to be there in the museum.

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 ...

Blue Magic is a popular African American hair product that was used mainly in the 70’s. Today it is the name of a new black hair art exhibit put on by the Multicultural Center at the U of A.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Several pieces of artwork commemorating the story of the African-American community and Historic Central Avenue were recently vandalized in Tampa. Tampa police described the ...

Tiff Massey's bold exhibit "7 Mile + Livernois" at the Detroit Institute of Arts, explores Detroit's culture, Black opulence, and her journey from metalsmithing to large-scale art.

An exclusive look at a dictionary consisting entirely of words created or reinvented by Black people. (Don’t worry: All three variants of “bussin” are included.) ...