How one deep-conditioning ritual quietly rebuilt my hair—even without trims, extensions or a dramatic chop.

2026 is all about the skinification of hair. And, hey: It makes sense. After all, your scalp is an extension of your skin and ...

ESSENCE speaks with five professionals about corporate hair and confidently wearing their natural hair to celebrate authenticity at work.

Hair extensions used primarily by Black women contain a “shocking” range of dangerous chemicals, including breast carcinogens, new research shows.

An editor tests UNOVE, the K-beauty brand behind TikTok's beloved "glass hair." Here's what to know about its viral mask, shampoo, conditioner, and more.

There’s really nothing quite as wonderful as having brand-new human hair extensions put in. Hence why there is no surprise that the human hair extension market was 5.36 billion in size in 2026.

The Revolutionary War was about many things — self-governance being at the core — but a major driver was access to land. The British restricted colonists’ migration westward across the Appalachian ...

A sweeping new study has uncovered a troubling mix of hazardous chemicals in popular hair extensions, including products made from human hair. Researchers detected dozens of substances linked to ...

It already exists in the natural world. Now, thanks to breakthroughs in genetic engineering, scientists have created ...

From clinging to thinning lengths to avoiding the very layers that could transform their look, seasoned stylists reveal the well-intentioned but misguided choices they see their mature clients make ...

The SilkiPro sped up my agonizing post-wash day routine and left my frizzy hair sleek. But it's not the first Shark flat iron with wet to dry tech.

Korea’s best-selling hair brand, Unove, is now available in the US and promises glass hair and healthier strands.