In partnership with New Voices Foundation, ESSENCE recently returned with Shop ESSENCE Live, where vendors from our personal E-commerce platform are interviewed for a little more insight on their ...

4c hair is one of the most common hair types in the Black community. It has a super tight curl pattern that appears as coils or even zigzags when examined closely. This stand-out texture has made it ...

If you have 4C hair, you’ve likely tested many leave-in conditioners in your lifetime. Even after careful research, it’s not uncommon to try something that promises to “cut your detangling routine in ...

Taking care of your 4C curls can be challenging, especially if you recently went natural. 4C hair is the ‘coiliest’ hair texture – made up of hair strands that have a very tight zig-zag pattern. This ...

Trying to figure out your hair type can be a tricky process. Especially when you notice curl patterns that fall on the type 4 spectrum. For instance, what are the characteristics to look for when it ...

In the year 2022, Black women are enjoying their natural hair, more so than ever. Once again, we honor our gorgeous sisters who proudly flaunt their short and kinky natural curls, as well as their ...

If you were ever to ask black women with natural hair what’s the most underrepresented texture when it comes to hair tutorials and available styling products, many would probably say 4c hair. For ...