Few public figures have used beauty as subtly and as powerfully as Michelle Obama. Across her years in the White House and ...

The Coast Guard has revised its standards for women’s hair. Women in the service can now wear their hair in one or two braids or a single ponytail. “First and foremost, my hope is that women around ...

The braids have a unique symbolism behind their beautiful patterns. Here, we break down everything you need to know about the ...

Armed with photos on her iPhone of pop star Selena Gomez and reality-TV personality Whitney Port ( The Hills), 21-year-old Alyssa Amato settled into a salon chair with a specific hairstyle in mind. "I ...

Braids are versatile and beautiful hairstyles, not just for adults but for kids. No matter your age, knowing the right hairstyle makes all the difference and elevates your look instantly. This ...

Amy Cutler, “Fossa” (2015–16), multimedia installation with sound by Emily Wells and hair by Adriana Papaleo, 12 x 10 x 10 ft (all images © Amy Cutler ...

Braids have been a celebrated hairstyle within the Black community for centuries. Consider the African goddess of cosmetology Oshun, early cave paintings or Egyptian mummies discovered in pyramids ...

The Army is now allowing female soldiers to wear their hair in ponytails in all uniforms, in a change announced earlier this month. It expands on hair guidelines announced in January. For years, many ...