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

For Black women, the process of maintaining their hair can be fraught. To tame texture or curls, many women spend long hours in a stylist’s chair or subject their hair to harsh chemical relaxers to ...

Just because the weather is cold and drab doesn’t mean our hair has to be. Welcome to the world of Black girl blondes. That’s right, blonde can be a year-round color. Just take Beyoncé, Latto, and any ...

In the realm of beauty, few subjects elicit as much passion and artistry as the care of natural hair. For Black women, this journey is not merely about maintenance; it is a celebration of heritage, an ...