Black beauty salons have been a source of political activism, economic growth, and relaxation for Black women for generations, with many owners and patrons using the space to mobilize for voter registration, citizenship education, and anti-lynching movements.
Women report more hair loss than men at every age, according to a 2025 Hers study, and stress is a potential contributing factor, with women experiencing more stress and burnout than men.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed banning formaldehyde in hair relaxers, but the deadline has been missed. Research has shown that these chemicals have been linked to fibroids, early puberty, gestational high blood pressure, and uterine cancer. The FDA has not...
A local stylist shares insights on the fight to protect natural hairstyles in schools and workplaces. Discover the challenges and potential solutions in our latest editorial. Part of our Complexity of Coils series
The Crown Act which would ban hair discrimination has been introduced in local and state government. Find out where Ohio stands with this legislation.
Thinking about cutting it off? Terricha speaks with a local cosmetologist about…
Is hair depression real? We’re kicking off a new series about Black women and our hair called Complexity of Coils…
Ever want to cut off your hair and start over? Terricha shares her experience with '“the big chop.” Part of our Complexity of Coils series
A new vote on the bill that would ban discrimination against natural hair in Ohio’s K-12 schools…
House Bill 178 has moved one step closer on the road to becoming an Ohio law