When U.S. gymnast Gabby Douglas, 16, fell on the balance beam at the London Olympics, it was amid a firestorm of criticism about her hair. Now, the teen athlete has a new player on her team: celebrity hairstylist Ted Gibson. Douglas’ new hairstylist believes her struggles in performing that day are to blame on the […]

Women’s gymnastics all-around champion Gabby Douglas likes her hairstyle just fine, thanks. The 16-year-old said Sunday she was a little confused when she logged onto her computer after winning her second gold medal in three days and discovered people were debating her pulled-back look. “I don’t know where this is coming from. What’s wrong with […]

Gabby Douglas, the 16-year-old ‘Flying Squirrel’, has made us all proud by helping the USA women’s gymnastic team win a Gold medal for the first time since 1996. But instead of giving her due applause many are asking: What is up with her hair? The debate over black hair has clearly reached its pinnacle. Kinky […]

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It’s prom season and this year families with teenagers attending the prom will spend an average of $1,078 on the big evening with includes on photos, limos, hair and makeup styling, tickets, and of course, a dress or tuxedo. Spending on the prom has been driven to levels that are off the chart, because teens are […]

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VIA: ESSENCE.COM Celebrity stylist Andre Walker is offering an all-access pass to his expert hair advice in a “Twitterview” today from 6:00-7:00pm EST. The Emmy-winning stylist most known as Oprah’s longtime hair guru can be found on Twitter via @AndreWalkerHair.  The hashtag #AskAndre will also lead you directly to the convo. MORE

Gleaming hair is a sign of youth and vitality, so when a woman has lackluster hair—it ages her. Pollution, harsh chemicals, and heat styling can all turn hair dull, but a few extra steps will ensure your head shines. Follow these tips below: 4 Mother’s Day Pampering Gift Ideas With Healthy Benefits START IN THE […]

Your favorite shampoo and conditioner can help you regain healthy hair but they don’t act alone. To give your hair a boost look at what you’re putting in your body. Similar to your skin and nails, your hair reaps the benefits of a better diet. 7 Foods Men Should Eat Weekly I witnessed this firsthand […]

VIA: ESSENCE.COM It’s no accident that Oprah’s hair always looks fierce. Her hairstylist of twenty-five years, Andre Walker, happens to be one of the industry’s most creative and respected mane men (and he has seven Emmys to prove it!). After years of whipping up custom formulations for his A-list clientele, the stylist is debuting his […]