Scientists reveal Afro-textured hair, common in African populations, is a genetic trait likely shaped by evolutionary adaptation. Research suggests its tightly coiled structure helped early humans ...

Hair discrimination and texturism are systemic issues that don’t often receive the attention they deserve. According to Dove, “Hair discrimination against Black natural hair can start as early as five ...

What Are the Different Hair Types? Hair comes in four main types: straight, wavy, curly, and coily. Each hair type has its own unique characteristics. The four types are broken down into subtypes (A, ...

This podcast was produced for L’Oréal Groupe by Scientific American Custom Media, a division separate from the magazine’s board of editors. Whether your hair is curly, straight or something in between ...

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