Discover Maryam Hampton’s updated hair straightening routine crafted for textured, natural, curly, and coily hair. Follow ...

Maryam J Hampton shares heartfelt stories about growing up with natural, textured hair, highlighting the challenges and joys that shaped her journey and exploring how hair care, self-esteem, and ...

Spring is the season of new beginnings, and what better way to reset than a new hairstyle? No look has to be permanent, and with 2025’s most popular looks leaning into avant-garde classics, taking ...

Textured hair doesn’t grow? That’s a myth. “Growth is happening even when you can’t see it right away,” celebrity hairstylist and OLAPLEX Ambassador Naeemah LaFond tells ESSENCE. “But, it feels a lot ...

Following the Pandemic era, salon closures and the passing of the Crown Act, we continue to see more people wearing and celebrating natural hairstyles. While many in the hair industry are excited ...

A dramatic hair change need not always be achieved via a cut or colour. Sure, chopping 6+ inches off your lengths is bound to reinvent your routine, but if you're already rocking short hair, why not ...