For years, many people assumed that human hair was the cleaner, safer choice when it came to braiding. A major new study has turned that assumption on its head and the findings carry real consequences, particularly for Black women who rely on braiding hair products regularly.
Consumer Reports tested 30 popular braiding hair products spanning…
Every season brings a new wave of color stories from salons in London, Los Angeles and everywhere in between but this spring, the lineup feels particularly worth paying attention to. Celebrity colorists and international artistic directors are pointing to a range of shades that span from deeply moody to gloriously bright, with options suited to…
When Muriel Bowser took office as mayor of Washington, D.C., on Jan. 2, 2015, she joined a small but formidable group of Black women leading some of the country's most prominent cities. By the time her third consecutive four-year term draws to a close in January 2027, she will have accomplished something no African American…
There was a moment in Hollywood stretching roughly from the mid-1990s into the early 2000s when Black-led romantic comedies felt like a genre unto themselves. Films built around couples like the ones at the center of Love Jones and Love & Basketball drew audiences in with warmth, humor and an emotional authenticity that felt rare.…
Before the whirlwind of summer vacations, outdoor events and long beach days takes over, spring offers an ideal window to take stock of your skin and do something about it. Board certified plastic surgeons across the country say this is one of the most popular times of year for patients to come in and address…
The advice to eat more fruits and vegetables has been around long enough that it can start to feel like background noise. But the science behind it is harder to ignore. A 2021 study published through the American Heart Association found that consuming at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day was linked…
Despite what trend reports may suggest, the claw clip has never actually gone anywhere. While the wave of 90s and Y2K nostalgia has put it back under the spotlight recently, devoted fans never stopped reaching for one. It remains one of the most versatile, grab and go accessories in any hair routine and it deserves…
The word preppy tends to bring a very specific wardrobe to mind plaid skirts, cable knit sweaters, crisp button-downs, and tortoiseshell accessories. But the aesthetic is no longer limited to what's in your closet. Preppy-inspired nail art has been gaining serious traction across social media, and the designs carry the same visual language as the…
Thirty-five years into one of R&B's most enduring careers, En Vogue is not just still here they are heading into one of their most anticipated summers yet. The group recently took the iHeartRadio Music Awards stage alongside fellow 90s icons TLC and Salt-N-Pepa, a preview of their upcoming It's Iconic Tour, which kicks off Aug.…
New ACOG guidelines acknowledge that racial bias has long delayed endometriosis diagnoses in Black women and call on the medical system to do better.
For generations, Black women living with debilitating pelvic pain have walked into doctors' offices and walked out without answers. They were told the pain was just cramps. They were advised to…

