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President Cornell McBride Jr. tells ESSENCE about their beginnings, legacy, and the business of Black hair.
This National CROWN Day, Black women are loving their natural hair — and now there’s data to prove it A new study from BLK’s #FreeYourCrown campaign highlights how women are embracing curls ...
A Black mother from Colorado shared a viral video of her children admiring her children for their blue eyes and blonde hair. Yes, her Black children. Despite the seemingly odd chance of these ...
With tariffs forcing stylists and beauty supply owners to raise prices, the Black hair care industry braces for growing uncertainty.
High tariffs on imported goods are making it harder for Black women to afford hair care products. Prices are rising, affecting stylists and clients.
President Donald Trump’s tariffs are driving up prices for products many Black women consider essential, squeezing shoppers and stylists even more.
The Black hair industry imports products from China. Here's what tariffs mean for braids and wigs For many Black Americans, especially women, affording their hair care also means confronting ...
'Black Hair Reimagined' celebrated Black culture with some of the biggest names in beauty and fashion, like Jawara Wauchope, Tracie Ellis Ross, and Yusef Williams.
Trends transforming natural hair care for Black women, from innovative protective styles to eco-friendly products driving the $2.5 billion industry revolution.
For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that these fake hair strands can contain dangerous chemicals that pose a ...