Most people exfoliate their face without thinking twice about their scalp. That is a gap worth closing. When dirt, excess oil and product residue accumulate around hair follicles, the buildup can block new hair growth and contribute to ingrown hairs. The scalp, like facial skin, benefits from regular cleansing that goes beyond a quick rinse.…
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With 300,000 likes and growing coils, Solange's buzz cut has the internet reconsidering everything before summer arrives.
Last month, Solange Knowles showed up on social media without any hair, and the response was immediate.
The post racked up over 300,000 likes, and the comments section filled up fast. Some people were stunned. Others were inspired. A…
Before you dismiss this bedtime upgrade as a luxury splurge, here's what the science actually says about sleeping on silk.
Silk Pillowcases Might Be the Overnight Glow-Up You've Been Missing
Scroll through your feed long enough and you'll spot them — influencers draped across pillows so lustrous they practically glow. Silk pillowcases have become…
Hair loss has a way of making people reach for whatever is closest, and the supplement industry has built an enormous business around that impulse. The reality is more measured. Vitamins and minerals do play a role in healthy hair growth, but true nutritional deficiency severe enough to cause hair loss is rare in most…
New research is reigniting urgent conversations around beauty safety, regulation, and the hidden risks tied to products heavily used by Black women and girls.
A new investigation from Consumer Reports is raising fresh concerns about the safety of braiding hair products after researchers uncovered heavy metals and toxic chemicals in nearly every item…
Traction alopecia affects nearly a third of Black women, and most cases are reversible if caught early. Here is where to start.
Edges are among the most delicate areas of the scalp, and they absorb the consequences of nearly every styling decision made above them. Tight ponytails, chemical treatments, excessive heat, and repeated friction…
Your scalp is sending distress signals — and expensive products aren't the answer
If your hair has been thinning, shedding excessively, or simply refusing to grow no matter what you try, the problem likely isn't your product lineup. The real culprit? Your scalp. Specifically, scalp inflammation — a condition that quietly sabotages follicles from the…
May is Melanoma Awareness Month, and dermatologists are urging people to pay closer attention to a part of the body that is often forgotten during skin checks: the scalp. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and when it develops on the…
From loose braids to silk pillowcases, these stylist approved methods can save your strands while you sleep Anyone with medium to long hair knows the frustration of waking up to a tangled, frizzy mess after a night of tossing and turning. While it might seem like an unavoidable morning reality, protecting your hair overnight is…
For Tina Knowles, hair care has never been just about appearances. It is a deeply personal practice rooted in memory, discipline, and a lifelong commitment to healthy strands. Long before she became vice chairwoman of Cécred in 2024, Knowles was earning her stripes in Houston as the founder of Headliners, a salon that became a…

