Hair Street Style: Design Essentials Celebrates 25 Years In celebration of its 25th Anniversary, Design Essentials hosted a media brunch and drew in beauty influencers at the mid-winter Bronner Bros.

More than 50 black women gathered at a salon on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn for “Curls and Conversations,” a support group for black women who wear their hair natural; the event was also a sampling ...

Several essential oils, such as lavender, peppermint, and rosemary, may promote hair growth and improve scalp health due to their anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. When ...

My social life may not be flourishing during quarantine, but my hair sure is. The extra time at home has allowed me to really pay attention to haircare regimen. It also gives me a chance to try ...

Wearing an afro has long been a symbol of resistance—presented on the likes of Angela Davis, the Black Panther Party, and Diana Ross. But, there was something missing. “The natural hair movement was a ...

Design Essentials exec team flank Essence.com hair and beauty editor (c) Deena Campbell: (l to r) Design Essentials® founder and CEO Cornell McBride Sr., Design Essentials® Director of Interactive ...

Emily Rhode is a science writer, communicator, and educator with over 20 years of experience working with students, scientists, and government experts to help make science more accessible and engaging ...

There are many essential oils that can promote hair health. They are often ingredients in a variety of products, including specialty shampoos and conditioners. Can applying essential oils to the scalp ...