WHAT WE WERE LOOKING FOR: What’s that they say about girls with curls? When their hair’s good it’s very, very good, but when it’s bad it’s horrid? OK, so that’s not quite how the nursery rhyme goes, ...

Editor’s note: We originally republished this article in April 2021 as part of Natural-Hair Week. We’re republishing it again today because it’s now enabled with our on-site shopping tool, so you can ...

“I’ve decided I want to go with it,” I told my hairdresser. I’ve booked myself in for a curly trim and style. I savagely cut my type 4b hair two weeks ago in the confines of my bathroom, before ...

As a Latina who has spent years wrestling with the idea that straightening my hair is the easier way to manage it, I can attest to the power of societal beauty standards and the convenience of ...

There is something about curls that tempt people to run their fingers through them. But if you are a curly-haired gal, you know you would rather kill the person than let them get anywhere close to ...

Every product on this page was chosen by a Harper's BAZAAR editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Just like your curls and waves, curl creams aren't one size fits all.

Although I’ve gotten over my deeply rooted frizzy hair complex, that doesn’t mean I’ve neglected my search for an easy way (key word: easy) to make my curls bounce and spiral. In fancier terms, I want ...

As a habitual extension wearer, I have to admit that my hair is no stranger to hot tools. That said, my curl pattern can sometimes be a bit inconsistent — and by that, yes, I mean some heat damage ...

Sure, there’s always a host of curl-enhancing products to choose from, but not all are created equal. Those made with harmful ingredients (sulfates, parabens, alcohol) are actually causing curl ...