BLACK WOMEN CAN PULL OFF ANY HAIRSTYLE. TO PROVE IT, WE’RE SHOWING YOU HOW TO CREATE THE ‘DOS WE LOVE WITH STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIALS. GRAB YOUR HAIR TOOLS AND FOLLOW ALONG.
Trust us, you have to see these out-of-the-box hairstyles.
Set it and forget it to achieve this sophisticated curly hairstyle.
A celebrity hairstylist explains what to do to revive your curls and prioritize your hair health after weeks in a protective style.
From surrendering control to rejecting beauty standards and celebrating myself as I am, my locs taught me how growth, like love, takes time.
Lawmakers are weighing Senate Bill S5438, which will reduce the licensing requirements for textured hair by almost 90 percent.
We share the ideal wash day routine to protect your curls through the winter season.
Akilah Davis made the reveal live on Juneteenth to celebrate “the hair freedom she’s always wanted.”
Stock up on our favorite treatments and masks for your next self care Sunday.
Using the right products to maintain your hair is key to minimizing breakage and maintaining growth.
Despite ongoing pushback against natural hairstyles, Black Hollywood continues to show up with an ever-evolving array of stunning natural styles on the red carpet.
Myha’la, Zoe Kravitz, and Ravyn Lenae prove that small braids, with extra leave-out, make for a natural and chic look.
Here are the best moments from the Paris Fashion Week front row: icy new hair on Teyana Taylor, Zendaya's bridal white dress, and more included.
Take a look at the actress and upcoming 19th Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Honoree’s most unforgettable beauty and fashion moments.
The celebrity stylist behind Megan Thee Stallion’s flawless installs is bringing professional innovation to the beauty aisle.
In honor of the 2026 Essence Festival performer being inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame, we’re sharing our favorite beauty moments from the Grammy-winning singer.
The Image Architect steps into the role of “Silk Inquirer” to investigate how at-home silk presses are looking this flawless.
In case you missed it, take a look at the best celebrity beauty from the week: cool manicures, big curls, and more.
In honor of Women's History Month, ESSENCE celebrates 13 Black women who have forever-changed the beauty industry in the past 100 years.
From a bubble ponytail at Chloé to an equestrian jacket at Stella McCartney, Oprah's front row style was a lesson on dressing for the stables.
Founder and CEO Monique Rodriguez is making a case for scalp-first hair care—and why it took a brand built for us to finally do it right.
