But as a 4B woman—one who’s long relied on box braids as a protective style—I’ll admit I’ve neglected my natural hair.

From hair as clothes to front row celebrities, ESSENCE rounds up all the beauty moments that made Paris Haute Couture Week even haute-r.

Rihanna released her eighth and latest album 'Anti' 10 years ago on Jan. 28, 2016. She remains one of pop and culture's most influential figures.

AJ Wansack went viral for sharing his luscious curly hair on TikTok. The 20-year-old tells PEOPLE that his haircare ritual is a way to challenge toxic masculinity, because "feeling confident is a ...

The hairstyle saw a significant increase in search following the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, where Jacob Elordi, Glen Powell and Connor Storrie modeled the cut on the carpet.

Inverted bobs are defined by their ultra-short layers at the back of the neck and longer face-framing pieces at the front. Here's our fave inverted bob styles.

Rihanna shares her curly hair routine, the ingredients she avoids, and what she wants brands to create next: a truly hydrating leave-in conditioner with packaging that’s easy to grip—even with product ...

The Olympic gymnast stepped out in style to support her husband, Jonathan Owens, of the Chicago Bears Simone Biles/Instagram Simone Biles is letting her hair down. The Olympic gold medalist, 28, is ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I had cancer last year and lost my hair. I’m fine now, but my hair is growing back super curly. Every day, people make comments about it: “Oh, your hair! It’s so curly!” It’s a ...

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Rihanna is opening up about her hair journey. The singer and beauty mogul, 37, spoke about embracing her natural hair on the Couch by Lena Situations podcast in an episode that was released on Friday, ...