Now, natural hair styles account for more than 20 percent of her business, and that number is growing. “More [clients] are asking questions,” said the 44-year-old stylist at Doing It With ...

School in Tulsa in August rescinded language banning dreadlocks%2C afros%2C mohawks Charter school in Lorain%2C Ohio%2C in the summer proposed ban on certain styles Dean of Hampton University ...

Of the 4,000 emojis concentrated behind our keyboards, there is not one representing Afro or mixed-race hairstyles. To compensate for this cruel lack of hair, ... dreadlocks, and vanillas.

Black hair is a touchy subject tied to beauty, identity and politics. Whether it’s Afros and black power or cornrows and hip-hop, hairstyles associated with African-American culture can make a ...

The lawsuit comes amid a growing national debate over hair discrimination against Black people. The U.S. Army updated its grooming policy last year to allow for more inclusive hairstyles ...

The commission specified that the ban on discrimination includes natural Afro hairstyles, braids, cornrows, plaits and head coverings. “I can’t believe some schools still think it is ...

In cultures hostile to African hairstyles, so-called dreadlocks have long been a countercultural symbol for those who stand in opposition to oppressive ideals. By Syris Valentine.

When I started my journey as an African braiding stylist, I was already trained in cosmetology and through my pre-existing passion for the Black community, it was only natural for me to pursue African ...

Black hair is a touchy subject tied to beauty, identity and politics. Whether it’s Afros and black power or cornrows and hip-hop, hairstyles associated with African-American culture can make a ...