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Men and women wearing red political shirts chant in front of a department store in South Africa
Protest
‘Racist’ hair care ad in South Africa sparks demonstrations
Certain hair products — many of which are used on black girls from birth to help straighten their hair — have been linked to such health issues such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and breast cancer.
Health
Study shows hair care products targeted to black community contain harmful chemicals
Elizabeth Tyler as Cleopatra lounges on a red cushion, he straight dark hair decorated with gold beads.
Women & Gender
An online campaign is rewriting Egyptian beauty standards
The generation of a ball of mouse skin through stem cell work has created excitement among the the scientific community about possible new insight in skin formation — especially on humans.
Health
A ball of mouse skin could lead to new insight in human skin generation
A human ear.
Technology
This new treatment could combat hearing loss by regenerating hair cells in the inner ear
Princess Leia
Culture
The little-known link between Princess Leia’s iconic hairstyle and the Mexican Revolution
Race, Beauty and Hair in Latin America
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Hair
Lifestyle & Belief
The Army’s new grooming standards have led some soldiers to claim discrimination
Hair
Lifestyle & Belief
The Army’s new grooming standards have led some soldiers to claim discrimination
Students at COSAT shave each other's heads
Development & Education
School Year: A dress code to keep the ‘gangsters’ away
Seniors pose at the COSAT prom
Development & Education
School Year Blog: Crashing the ultimate fashion show, a South African prom
Arts, Culture & Media
On a Razor’s Edge: Beards and Reforms in Iran
Arts, Culture & Media
Making Portraits Out of DNA
Conflict & Justice
Strands of Evidence: Hair Forensics
Arts, Culture & Media
Oskar Eustis: Putting the Public Back in Theater
Arts, Culture & Media
The Ballad of Lady Gaga
Androgens
Chris Rock Asks: What is ‘Good Hair?’
Arts, Culture & Media
Iran’s latest campaign against western attire