Natural Hair

Natural hair is one of beauty's top trends. Whether your hair is curly or wavy, thick or fine, natural experts offer the best tips for the most cutting-edge hairstyles worn by Hollywood's most gorgeous African-American celebrities like Lupita Nyong'o and Solange Knowles. Then discover our editors' favorite products keep unprocessed or black hair naturally gorgeous.
ALL NATURAL: Here's why you should always wash synthetic braiding extensions
Here’s Why You Should Always Wash Plastic Synthetic Braiding Extensions
Black Owned hair care
10 Black-Owned Hair Care Products I Can't Live Without
Growth and Curl-Defining Blueberry Reparative Conditioner
This Growth-Promoting Leave-In Conditioner Creates Fuller and Longer Curls in Just 2 Months
Pattern Launching Blowdryer
Pattern's First-Ever Blow Dryer Was Designed to Curb Heat Damage
Grace Eleyae
I Can Wear This Beanie All Winter Without Destroying My Natural Hair
ALL NATURAL: These Are the Only Hair Ties I Use to Create a Pineapple
These Are the Only Hair Ties I Use to Create a Pineapple
Michelle Obama Marthas Vineyard Film Festival
Michelle Obama Wore Her Hair Straight Because Americans "Weren't Ready" for Her Natural Hair
ALL NATURAL: Should You Be Using Castor Oil on Natural Hair? Experts Weigh-In
Should You Be Using Castor Oil on Natural Hair? Experts Weigh In
Nikki Nelms
Hairstylist to the Stars Nikki Nelms's Hair Kit Is Anything But Conventional
Venus Williams Brings Back Her Beaded Braids
Venus Williams Brought Back Her Signature Beaded Braids
Gabrielle Union Fishtail Pigtails
Gabrielle Union Rocked Two Fishtail Braids For a Family Outing in New York City
Tia Mowry
Tia Mowry Showed Off Her Gray Hairs While on Vacation
Jennifer Lopez Shows Off Her Natural Curls
Jennifer Lopez Showed Off Her Natural Curls on the Way to a Photoshoot
Violas Davis Oscars
Viola Davis Turned Her Afro Into a 'Fro-Hawk For the 2021 Oscars
Ciara's Faux Locs
Ciara's New Faux Locs Go Down to Her Butt
Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama Showed Off Her Natural Hair Texture on Instagram
ALL NATURAL: Kim Kimble Hair Line
One of Beyoncé's Go-To Hairstylists Is Launching a Product Line
ALL NATURAL: If You Want Long Hair in 2023, Start Using Chebe
If You Want Long Hair in 2023, Start Using Chebe
ALL NATURAL: Black Panther Wakanda Forever Hair Department Head Camille Friend Shares Her Inspiration Behind the Film’s Looks
'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Lead Hairstylist Camille Friend on What Inspired the Looks
Jamila Powell
Naturally Drenched Founder Jamila Powell Shares Her Formula for Success
CLEAN SLATE: Mielle Edge Control
This $7 Edge Control Is Actually Good For Your Hair
CLEAN SLATE: This 3-in-1 Treatment Mask Quenched My Parched Curls in Less Than 30 Minutes
This 3-in-1 Treatment Mask Quenched My Parched Curls in Less Than 30 Minutes
Tracee Ellis Ross Hair Tales
Tracee Ellis Ross's New Film 'The Hair Tales' Is Focused on Joy — Not Trauma
How the CROWN Act Has Inspired a New Natural Hair Movement in the UK
The Halo Code Is Here to End Hair Discrimination In the U.K.
BEAUTY BOSS: Julissa Prado
Rizos Curls Founder Julissa Prado Created the Line to Celebrate Natural Hair
Yes, You Can Still Do Protective Styles on Short Natural Hair
Yes, You Can Still Do Protective Styles on Short Natural Hair
How to Create a Sleek Ponytail on Every Natural Texture
Follow These Steps to Create a Sleek Long Ponytail
PCA/Tracee Ellis Ross Hair Exclusive
Of Course Tracee Ellis Ross's People's Choice Awards Hairstyle Was Iconic
Ilhan Omar
The House Passed a Bill That Would Make It Illegal to Discriminate Against Natural Hair
Normani Hairstyles
Normani Just Got Waist-Length Cornrows for Summer
Dove #WashDayLive
There's Now a Virtual Program to Help Black Women Navigate Their Natural Hair Journey at Home
Nia Long
Leave It to Nia Long to Make Quarantine Bed Head Look So Good
Gabrielle Union - Better Brothers Los Angeles' 6th Annual Truth Awards
Gabrielle Union Goes Back to Her Natural Curls While Social Distancing
Karen Rupert Toliver and Matthew Cherry
Hair Love Director Matthew Cherry Wants to Normalize Black Dads Doing Hair
Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys' Baby Hairs Are a Literal Work of Art
Woman holding her hair
Black Student Says a Group of White Bullies Cut Off Her Locs at School
Laverne Cox
Laverne Cox Puts Her Natural Beauty on Display in Make-Up Free Selfie
Beyonce Hair
3 Easy-to-Follow Tips for Coloring Natural Hair
Simone Biles Braids
Simone Biles Has the One Quarantine Hairstyle We All Wish We Had
UPS Truck
UPS Employees Are Finally Allowed to Have Natural Hair
Thirteen Lune Launch
If You Want to Support Black-Owned Beauty Brands, Shop Thirteen Lune
A’Lelia Bundles & Cara Sabin
Meet The Women Behind Madam C.J. Walker's New Haircare Brand
ALL NATURAL: Olaplex's New Serum Gave Me Noticeably Healthier Curls After Just One Use
Olaplex's New Serum Gave Me Noticeably Healthier Curls After Just One Use
Why It's Time to Appreciate Hair Shrinkage
Why It's Time to Appreciate Hair Shrinkage
Best Brushes for Curly Hair
The 10 Best Brushes for Curly Hair, According to Hairstylists
CLEAN SLATE: Shaeri's Multi-Use Care Oil Leaves My Hair Soft and Shiny — Never Greasy
Shaeri's Multi-Use Oil Leaves My Hair Soft and Shiny — Never Greasy
ALL NATURAL: Hands Down, This Is the Best Detangling Brush I've Ever Used
Hands Down, This Is the Best Detangling Brush I've Ever Used
The Best Box Braid Styles for Summer
13 Box Braid Styles That Will Make You Stand Out This Summer
Older Asian woman doing her hair in the mirror
10 Hairstyles for Women Over 40 to Try in 2022
Dark skinned person with their natural hair braided, wearing colorful earrings and holding flowers
8 Mistakes You Didn't Know You Were Making With Your Protective Style
woman with protective hairstyle sitting in sand
5 Easy Protective Styles for Natural Hair You Can Actually Do on Your Own
Updo Ideas for When Your Twist-Out Doesn't Go As Planned
5 Updo Ideas for When Your Twist-Out Doesn't Go As Planned
12 Ways to Style Short Natural Hair
12 Ways to Style Short Natural Hair
The Best Products For Heatless Styling
The 5 Best Products For Heatless Styling on Natural Hair
wigs alopecia hair loss
How to Prevent and Treat Traction Alopecia From Wearing Wigs
Styling Ideas for Sisterlocks
Everything to Know About Sisterlocs — 'Before' You Get Them
Short, Curly Hairstyle Ideas
18 Short Hairstyle Ideas for Curly Hair
Raoul Alejandre
Makeup Artist of the Moment Raoúl Alejandre Went HAM for This Beauty Shoot, and It's Stop-You-in-Your Tracks Gorgeous
Everything You Need to Know About Senegalese Twists
Move Over Knotless Braids, Senegalese Twists Are 'It'
How to Protect Your Baby Hairs While You Have in a Protective Style
How to Protect Your Baby Hairs While You Have in a Protective Style
Revisiting the Most Memorable Hairstyles of the ‘90s & the Women Who Created Them
Revisiting Some of the Most Memorable Hair Styles of the '90s
Best Satin-Lined Fall Hats and Hair Accessories to Avoid Breakage
The 8 Best Satin-Lined Fall Hats and Hair Accessories to Avoid Breakage
A collage of Black-owned indie beauty products on a colorful patterned background
20 Black-Owned Indie Beauty Brands to Keep on Your Radar