African-American Hair

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June 8, 2017
What happens when they think they can control our children’s hair?
June 6, 2017
The hair business is not a game.  Anyone who gets their tresses pressed, weaved or styled naturally, knows that you want
March 27, 2015
On Thursday, two black women who say that their natural hair was patted down by airport security announced that the Transportation
January 10, 2015
Ok, ladies, admit it. There’s one big reason you’re not working out: Your hair. A sweaty session can ruin a
November 6, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Natural hair care leaders are optimistic that in the future the share of women who see natural…
November 1, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Regardless of Lolo Jones' intent, her comments about the personal appearances of other black women will likely…
October 30, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - In case you missed the opportunity, the 'You Can Touch My Hair' documentary captures the exhibit creator's…
September 5, 2013
CLUTCH - Underwood apologized for the remark, saying “I made a mistake and I’m sorry.” She also claimed that she…
June 26, 2013
In the wake of an outcry over an Ohio charter school's attempt to ban "afro-puffs and small twisted braids," the…
June 18, 2013
“I don’t want you to want my hair. The reason I don’t want you to want my hair is I’m…
June 10, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - A throng of people gathered in New York City’s Union Square Park Saturday to touch black women's…
November 26, 2012
Jada Pinkett-Smith has defended her daughter Willow's non-traditional hairstyles in a Facebook post made in response to critics who believe…
November 1, 2012
ESSAY - Maybe more people in the generation after me will embrace and encourage natural hair...
September 2, 2012
Why are some women still struggling with the process of maintaining natural hairstyles -- or even going back to the…
August 29, 2012
OPINION - Hot-headed naturalistas—even in the year 2012—will revoke your Black card for flaunting a few straight strands...
August 13, 2012
The picture, which was originally linked to a post on Green and Gorgeous , is that of a baby less…
July 31, 2012
SLIDESHOW - Check out our gallery and reminisce on some of the most iconic African-American hairstyles of all time...
July 12, 2012
CLUTCH - In a market in which all must sell their labor for profit, discrimination against natural hairstyles decidedly limits…
July 3, 2012
CLUTCH - If you’re not willing to forgo your sew-in this season, you could spend your days indoors next to…
May 29, 2012
theGRIO Q&A - For celebrity hairstylist Ted Gibson, hair is not merely for show – it is a direct expression…