A 2017 breakthrough study is now driving scientific research that could one day restore your natural hair color.
Cancer Drugs and a Surprising Discovery
Something unexpected happened in 2017 that scientists are still talking about. Fourteen lung cancer patients enrolled in an immunotherapy…
The real reason your hair won't grow might have nothing to do with your strands
The Root of It All
Most of us have a whole shelf dedicated to our hair and scalp. Moisturizing shampoos, protein treatments, leave-in conditioners, edge controls — you name it, we've probably tried it. But for all the energy we…
Experts reveal the essential steps every curl, coil and kink needs to truly thrive
Natural hair is having its moment — and it isn't going anywhere. From the runways of New York Fashion Week to the comment sections of Black beauty influencers with millions of followers, the conversation around caring for curls, coils and kinks…
The semi-permanent pigment technique borrowed from Korea's beauty playbook is gaining ground as a fix for thinning hairlines, but experts say the risks are worth understanding first.
Korea's influence on the global beauty industry has moved well past skincare. The same obsessive, multi-step logic that produced the glass skin phenomenon is now being applied to…
The real secret to lasting moisture isn't another product — it's understanding how your hair actually works.
If you've ever done a full wash day Sunday, spent an hour applying layers of product, and woken up Thursday to hair that feels dry and like it forgot everything you did — sis, you are not alone.…
New Orleans in late summer is not for the unprepared. The 2026 Essence Festival of Culture arrives in full force this July, and the city's humidity will challenge every product in your kit. Picking the right beauty bag is not a minor concern. It is the difference between a look that holds and one that…
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…
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…
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…
From heat damage to color-treated strands, these powerhouse formulas are doing the most — and your hair will thank you.
Deep Conditioning Is the Hair Reset You've Been Sleeping On
Let's be honest — our hair has been through it. Between the flat irons running on high, bi-monthly color appointments, and the unrelenting effects of…

