"Embracing my hair became part of a larger journey of self-love, healing and unlearning," Melissa Duarte told Newsweek.

Keratin treatments have become more popular over the years, with people across the hair texture spectrum opting for the treatment to smooth their hair. If you struggle with frizz or the weather ...

She is exploring the mystique of Afro hair in a special six-part series for Stylist.co.uk, with her third edition uncovering the truth and technique behind chemical hair straightening - plus the ...

“When I was training, afro hair was considered a separate subject, and even then it was chemically straightened, it wasn’t actually about understanding the structure of the hair or how to cut it.