The U.S. Navy has ended a long-standing hair policy that critics say unfairly targeted women of color in the service. Last week, the naval branch announced via Facebook that it will now allow ...

When it comes to protective styles, few options blend elegance, versatility and cultural significance quite like two-strand loc twists. This hairstyle is not only a staple in Black hair care, but also ...

In March of 2014, the United States Army issued new hair regulations that were quickly summed up as “racially bias,” due to the ban on “twists, dreadlocks, afros and braids” — styles unique to natural ...