Today marks World Afro Day. Founded by CEO Michelle De Leon and run alongside director Denese Chikwendu, it is described as "A global day of change, education and celebration of Afro hair, culture and ...

New research released in conjunction with World Afro Day has found that those with Afro hair are forced to pay more, travel further and wait longer for salon appointments than other hair types, with a ...

Thanks to a now industry-wide call to action against the marginalization of Afro hair, words like "coily," "kinky," and "Afro" are now autocorrect mainstays in my work as a beauty writer. The ...

Hair loss can be a distressing experience, and understanding its causes is the first step towards prevention. Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Nkem Ugonabo shares insights on the main causes of hair ...

Standard follicular unit extraction (FUE) uses a tiny punch to remove hair. With straight hair, the root goes straight down. With Afro hair, the root curves. If the surgeon guesses the angle wrong, ...

Due to its fragile like structure Afro hair is more prone to damage than Caucasian and Asian hair types, so protecting and nourishing the hair with the right products is key. From the best natural ...

I honestly couldn’t count how many times I’ve stood in the mirror asking myself: if my hair is too much? Too big? Too loud? Too ... Black. And what makes it worse is this isn’t isolated - it’s a ...

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Stigmatisms of Afro hair has been rife across media for decades. The misrepresentation and mischaracterisation of Afro hair being perceived as scruffy or unkept - generally from the wider European ...

I’m SO precious with what I put on my hair, although recently have come to realise that it’s not necessarily because it’s my pride and joy. Sure, I love it as much as you can love dead protein I ...