“Natural hair is not a trend, it’s a lifestyle,” says Jessica L. Martinez, the second Black woman to break the record for the ...

"The things that make us different and unique should always be celebrated," said Jessica L. Martinez, whose afro measures ...

On Wednesday, Guinness World Records announced that Ms. Martinez, 29, had officially set a new mark for a woman with an Afro ...

Jessica Martinez has just been crowned the Guinness World Records holder for the world's largest afro, measuring 6 feet, 2 ...

Jess Martinez now officially holds the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest afro, a title that reflects her ...

The record attempt this year involved the careful, difficult measurement of every one of the curls of Jessica Martinez.

Count Me In is a multi-part series that focuses on making visible the thriving natural hair movement among Afro-descended Costa Ricans within the context of the larger natural hair revolution ...

Natural hair has never been so popular and so empowering. I’m sure we’re all familiar with the 1960’s slogan “Black is Beautiful” and the electrified and somewhat defiant political jolt it created – ...

Halsey has always been open about being biracial, and yet some people still can’t get that through their heads enough to not question the hair on hers. When the 23-year-old singer posted a photo on ...

What do you need to use to moisturize your natural hair? Oil or water? To hear natural hair experts Tonia Butler and Shannon Davis tell it, the answer is water. “We need to use water or a water-like ...

The Crown Act is more than legislation; it’s a long-awaited step toward honoring who we are,” said Sierra Dunn, executive ...

Due to its fragile like structure Afro hair is more prone to damage than Caucasian and Asian hair types, so protecting and nourishing the hair with the right products is key. From the best natural ...