Every year on June 26, National Beautician’s Day offers a moment of recognition and appreciation for the talented professionals who help us look and feel our best. From hairstyl ...

The Black beauty salon is a primary example of a Black woman-owned, run and patronized business. Often referred to as “the shop,” this place of pampering remains a safe space for Black women ...

One of the salon's beauticians agreed to twist my hair, so instead, I braided and wrapped it in a silk scarf to avoid knots. I unbraided my hair the morning of to find soft but slightly frizzy curls.