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.

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 ...

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 ...

"She may not necessarily be the representation of African American hair, per se, but she does use her platform to celebrate it," says Dante Smith, a longtime hairstylist at Urban Village Hair Studio.

A woman’s hair is more than something that merely covers her head. Little girls learn this early. At least I did. I watched my mother color her gray roots over the bathroom sink, pomade her short crop ...

Hair-salon deserts refer to regions ... "I was wondering if you guys worked with African American hair, ... We should not be terrified or manipulated to side with certain hairstyles for ...

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 ...

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 ...