Despite high rates of unemployment and an uncertain economy Black barbershops and hair salons are booming, according to BlackNews2. The Census Bureau recently noted their jump in an otherwise glum report about mom-and-pop businesses, stating that the number of hairdressers and barbers and the shops that employ them grew by about 8 percent from 2008 […]

New York– Tight hair braiding or weaving may contribute to a type of permanent hair loss that commonly affects African American women, a new study has found. Also read: 7 Celebrity Eye Makeup Looks To Steal [PHOTOS]

ATLANTA-Although for years the Bronner Brothers Hair Show haas been dominated by perms extensions and other chemically induced or artificial hairstyles, Natural Hair has made a comeback at the show. RELATED: Top 9 episodes of The Cosby Show The Root reports: For example, the show included workshops like “Innovative Styling for Natural and Locked Hair” […]

Kohl’s has stopped advertising the “Ghetto Fab” wig after people began leaving negative comments about it on their facebook page. Here are some comments that were left. A “Ghetto Fab” wig for Halloween? Seriously, Kohl’s?!, I find the term “ghetto fabulous” TASTELESS! I am in no ways ‘ghetto’ and neither is my kinky hair Kohls […]

From AtlantaPost.com: When it comes to black hair care products, women of color are rarely faithful to one line. The dilemma can lead to overwhelmed bathroom cabinets for many women but also aid a vast open market market for hair care manufacturers.