Even though everyone’s hair turns gray, you’re not alone if it feels distressing to see the first silvery stands. For many people, gray hair is the first sign of aging they see — and one they’d like ...

Smelly clothes are a friend to no one, but on the flip side, they are a sign of a life well-lived. Whether it’s perfume from date night, bonfire smoke or sweat from a night of dancing, scent leaves a ...

A cornerstone of life for just about every Black girl is sitting down to get her hair braided. The slice of a rat-tail comb through blow-dried hair, the slather of grease on the scalp, the tug of the ...

A Consumer Reports study earlier this year raised question about what’s really in synthetic braiding hair. Although some people do, it’s still uncommon for Black women to wash their braiding ...

Whether your home is in the South or you're trying to create a beachy feeling, nothing brings a breezy, relaxed tone to a room like wicker furniture. Wicker isn't an actual material, but the style of ...

Assorted hair extensions are displayed at a beauty supply store in Clifton Park. A hairstylist braids the hair of a client at home. Hair beauty products are displayed in the store window at Beauty ...

From bohemian braids to feed-ins, Black people have always used braided hairstyles for protection, ease and versatility. These braided looks often include trendy and affordable synthetic hair. But ...

This story was originally reported by Alexis Wray of The 19th. Meet Alexis and read more of her reporting on gender, politics and policy. From bohemian braids to feed-ins, Black people have always ...

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