Listed in the Guinness World Records, her afro is far from being an aesthetic "attraction" or an object of curiosity. Beyond its gravity-defying size, her afro is also her most beautiful crown.

The idea that natural, Afro-textured hair is “unprofessional” or “unkempt” if it is not manipulated into a state more in line with Eurocentric notions of what hair looks like has long been documented.

*In recent years, Cuba has seen a remarkable resurgence of interest in Afro hairstyles, highlighting a deep connection to African heritage and an affirmation of cultural identity. This revival, rooted ...

The start of a new year often arrives with a quiet urge to reset, refresh, and show up a little differently. For many women, that shift begins with hair. Short natural afro hairstyles are stepping ...

The 90s was a defining decade for Black hairstyles with Brandy’s signature braids, as worn in TV show Moesha, standing boldly in a sea of whiteness at a time when ‘the Rachel’ was all the rage. Here, ...

Black is Beautiful was the message sent by films, products and Soul Train. Black pride is highlighted in the afro hairstyle, the Black is Beautiful message in advertising campaigns, and in Don ...