For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that ...

Kadidja Dosso turned her childhood dream into a fast-growing beauty brand serving over 100,000 women. From West Philly to nationwide shelves, she built Dosso Beauty with zero outside support—focusing ...

Hekima Hapa runs around with her four children, teaches a sewing class in Brooklyn and ends her day by burning a little sage.

This week on Shop Essence Live in Partnership with The New Voices Family, we feature Bobeam (Bow-bee-um) Natural Products which offers affordable natural products for both hair and body that […] ...

A 2024 study from the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine suggests increasing racial diversity among providers could help slow inequities in obstetrics care. Data shows roughly 10% of ...

Are you looking for a bold Afro-Punk haircut to try out? Discover some of the best Afro-Punk haircut ideas to make you look ...

A rising trend among many women is embracing their natural grey hair as a symbol of chic sophistication. Dr. Thompson affirms, ‘Grey hair can be incredibly chic and sophisticated when styled well,’ ...