“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 ...

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

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

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

A New York woman has set a Guinness World Record with her Afro, which measures 190 centimeters (about 6 feet 3 inches) in ...

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

Discover a variety of fun and creative afro hairstyles in this natural hair and curls compilation! From everyday styles to ...

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 – ...

Thanks to a now industry-wide call to action against the marginalization of Afro hair, words like "coily," "kinky," and "Afro" are now autocorrect mainstays in my work as a beauty writer. The ...

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 ...