Beauty
Nov 19, 2025
In The Chair With: The "Invisible K-Tips Queen" Dee Michelle
The innovator behind invisible K-tips sits down with ESSENCE to discuss her top tips for healthy hair, favorite products, and more.
Extensions
Beauty
Jun 25, 2025
Inside Celebrity Hair Artist Kim Kimble’s New Extensions Bar
The iconic hairstylist gave ESSENCE a private tour of her new salon that’s all about hair extensions, scalp health and more.
Beauty
Dec 8, 2022
Bombshell Batch: Our Favorite Nicki Minaj Hairstyles This Year
Happy Birthday Nicki!
Hair
Jul 20, 2020
Is That Protective Style Actually Protecting Your Hair?
Experts weigh in on how to prevent braids and other styles from damaging your curls.
Hair
Nov 26, 2019
Why Does This Sew-In Cost $1,500 And Take 8 Hours To Install?
Sew Natural's Dionna Owens explains why it costs more to have the best of the best.
Hair
Nov 25, 2019
What I Double-Tapped This Weekend: The Braid Debate
These boys in box braids make no apologies for their flair.
Hair
Nov 19, 2019
Freddie Harrel Is On A Multimillion-Dollar Mission To Disrupt The Hair Care Industry
Shake the table sis.
Hair
Aug 21, 2019
Mayvenn Is Helping Stylists Earn And Women Save With Their Free Install Program
If they can get me to change my cheap hair ways, then they can truly change the hair industry.
Hair
May 7, 2019
BEAUTY BREAKDOWN: You Won't Believe How Much Hair It Took To Create Ciara's Larger Than Life Met Gala Afro
It's time to level up your fro game.
Extensions
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Extensions
Mar 17, 2017
Get You A Chris And Never Pay $50 To Take Your Hair Out Again
You have to see this heartwarming clip of a husband taking out his wife’s hair extensions.
Extensions
Mar 15, 2017
How To Know When Your Protective Style Has Stopped Doing Its Job
Thinning edges and an irritated scalp are just a few of the classic telltale signs.
Videos
Jun 29, 2014
Kim Kimble Gives Tips on Hair Extensions
The go-to hair diva explains how to properly wear extensions this summer.
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Locs
Nov 1, 2016
These Celebs Are Proof That Goddess Locs Remain The Hottest Hairstyle
Eva Marcille's Halloween 2016 costume included the highly coveted do, created by Dr. Kari Williams.
Celebrity
Sep 27, 2016
Kerry Washington's Glorious Emmys Hair Is Courtesy Of This Extensions Brand
Celebrity stylist Takisha Sturdivant-Drew also utilized an affordable shampoo and conditioner before styling.
Extensions
May 2, 2016
New Study Urges Black Women to Avoid Hair Extensions For Fear of Hair Loss
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine are strongly urging black woman to avoid wearing weaves, braids, and hair extensions because they can contribute to traction alopecia.
How-To
Apr 11, 2016
How To Wear 3B-4C Textured Wigs and Extensions
We've worn extensions for decades, but the newest addition to the craze is natural hair extensions and wigs for 3B and 4C textures.
Extensions
Jan 5, 2016
Is Your Hair Healthy Enough to Wear Extensions?
Braids have become particularly popular in the natural hair community, but sometimes the protective style can do more damage than good.
Extensions
Oct 19, 2015
YouTuber Tiarra Monet Talks Hair Extension Misconceptions
“The number one misconception is that extensions are meant to stay in forever,” says Monet. “It's important to take care of your hair underneath it all. I don’t recommend going over 6-8 weeks with one install.”
Extensions
Oct 12, 2015
New Hair Extension Documentary Hits iTunes
When hairstylist Riqua Hailes realized the hair extensions industry is a $684 million dollar unregulated business, she knew something had to be done.
Extensions
Jul 15, 2015
How to Preserve Your Summer Hair Extensions
Using hair extensions in your summer styling can provide you with the ultimate versatility. However, in order to get the most out of your extensions, it is important to buy the right extensions and provide routine care for them. Dallas-based stylist, Erin Hughes and MADALI Hair (black-owned provider of 100% human hair extensions) stylists share some easy tips for maintaining your hair extensions.
Extensions
May 28, 2015
Your Summer Extension Inspiration Guide
Just in time for summer, we spotted the best hairstyles to give you extension inspiration. From yarn and box braids to Senegalese twists, we’re certain your next look is one of these hot braided styles.