Black-owned brand Design Essentials pledged $250,000 to Spelman College in a long-term financial commitment that supports and empowers the next generation of female chemists and innovators. Earlier ...

Wearing an afro has long been a symbol of resistance—presented on the likes of Angela Davis, the Black Panther Party, and Diana Ross. But, there was something missing. “The natural hair movement was a ...

In celebration of its 25th Anniversary, Design Essentials hosted a media brunch and drew in beauty influencers at the mid-winter Bronner Bros. hair show in Atlanta. Take a look at some of the best ...

The Beauty Brand Leading in Healthy Hair Care Systems Upholds Commitment to Future Leaders with Impactful Donation to Spelman College and Howard University Design Essentials aims to make a meaningful ...

More than 50 black women gathered at a salon on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn for “Curls and Conversations,” a support group for black women who wear their hair natural; the event was also a sampling ...

Afros have long been a symbol of resistance, from Angela Davis and the Black Panther to Diana Ross and The Supremes. “The natural hair movement was a rebellion against wearing your hair straight,” ...