Wearing an afro has long been a symbol of resistance—presented on the likes of Angela Davis, the Black Panther Party, and Diana Ross. But, there was something missing. “The natural hair movement was a ...

The natural hair movement continues to evolve as enthusiasts discover innovative ways to maintain their tresses while balancing convenience with hair health. Among these developments, the blowout ...

Meet the winners of Bustle's 2026 Beauty Icon Awards for natural hair champions: 8 creators proving that there’s no single ...

Experimenting with hair colour is fun until you start noticing the damaging effects of the toxic chemicals. Going natural is a better way to transform your look without coating your strands with ...

If I summed up my coloring journey in a meme, it would be along the lines of this gem saying, "I love it," to the hairdresser when I absolutely didn't. Maybe not absolutely—I've never quite hated my ...

ESSENCE speaks with five professionals about confidently wearing their natural hair and celebrating authenticity at work.

For some people with natural hair, addressing damage or daily wear and tear may require more than cleansing and styling products — in these cases, hair masks may help. Even if you’re not addressing ...