This story is part of Image issue 8, “Deserted,” a supercharged experience of becoming and spiritual renewal. Enjoy the trip! (Wink, wink.) See the full package here. The desert is a space of radical ...

"I started to wonder why I was doing this and for who," creator and activist Queen Esie tells PEOPLE ...

Esther Calixte-Bea was 11 years old the first time she waxed her chest. The dress she’d planned to wear for sixth grade graduation had a scooped neckline, and she worried her classmates would notice ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." There are additional subcategories (A, B, and C) for each hair type, based on more subtle variations ...

Genetic factors play a significant role in determining people’s hair type. A combination of different heritages can result in varied hair types that range from straight to wavy or curly to coiled or ...

Most people choose hair products based on marketing claims or what works for their friends, but your hair’s specific type and texture determine which products and techniques will actually deliver the ...

Your hair is unique, and understanding your particular hair texture is key to caring for it effectively. The hair type chart, which you can use to find the natural pattern of your strands, is a good ...