"The things that make us different and unique should always be celebrated," said Jessica L. Martinez, whose afro measures ...

Jess Martinez now officially holds the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest afro, a title that reflects her ...

On Wednesday, Guinness World Records announced that Ms. Martinez, 29, had officially set a new mark for a woman with an Afro ...

Jessica “Jess” L. Martinez, a woman from New York, has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest afro on a living person (female). Her impressive afro measured 29 cm (11.42 in) tall, 31 cm (12.2 ...

Ease and joy are two things that Carolina Contreras, founder and CEO of Miss Rizos, hopes to bring to people through her upcoming products designed for curly and Afro-textured hair. “I knew, I knew, ...

A New York woman's afro is the world's largest -- measuring 6 feet, 2.87 inches in circumference -- and her predecessor ...

Twist outs are an amazing way to define and enhance the natural curl pattern of African hair. Start by twisting damp ...

Morrow, the inventive son of Alabama sharecroppers, died last month at his home in San Diego of pneumonia. He was 82. The barber who pioneered many of the hair care products that became an iconic part ...

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On this episode of Shop Essence Live in partnership with New Voices Foundation, we talk to Dawn Meyers a former Legal Professional and Founder of The Mint by Richualist. NöNe: But before we get into ...

From Afro Sheen to SheaMoisture, Black hair advertisements have played a pivotal role in shaping beauty standards within our culture. Through commercials showcasing a range of styles from blow outs ...

Keen to ditch the hair straighteners and embrace your natural texture? Showing off your hair’s true, individual texture may be a beauy goal for many of us – but doing so can also be a challenge. Daily ...