Love the smooth, straight look of chemically relaxed hair but hate dealing with constant breakage and dryness? You’re definitely not alone in this struggle. Relaxed hair is basically high-maintenance ...

I’ve got some news to share: I’m no longer a natural girl. After more than a decade of embracing my coily texture, I had to make a decision that was more fitting to my lifestyle—getting a relaxer.

Curious about natural vs. relaxed hair? We surveyed 15 people to learn what’s better in terms of maintenance, style, and societal pressure. The natural vs. relaxed hair debate is basically the Jollof ...

Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...

At some point, washing your hair becomes a mindless task. Shampoo, condition, rinse, and repeat. It's as repetitive as brushing your teeth or washing your hands. While, in theory, washing hair is ...

Over the past couple of years, natural hair has been the big trend among African-American women. Many have gone through the drastic cutting of the hair, also known as the “big chop,” while some have ...

Whether you lather up with the best shampoo for thinning hair, the best for gray hair, or a drugstore favorite, there are loads of options from which to choose. But, when it’s time to give your ...