Hairstyles

Men and women wearing red political shirts chant in front of a department store in South Africa

‘Racist’ hair care ad in South Africa sparks demonstrations

Protest

An advertisement published online last week by Clicks, a South African pharmacy and beauty supply chain, prompted outrage on social media and accusations of racism.

Elizabeth Tyler as Cleopatra lounges on a red cushion, he straight dark hair decorated with gold beads.

An online campaign is rewriting Egyptian beauty standards

Women & Gender
Princess Leia

The little-known link between Princess Leia’s iconic hairstyle and the Mexican Revolution

Culture
hairstyles

Capturing a half-century of Nigerian hairstyles

Arts
Activists of the Svoboda (Freedom) Ukrainian nationalist party hold torches as they take part in a rally to mark the 105th year since the birth of Stepan Bandera, one of the founders of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN), in Kiev. The portra

There’s powerful history in the slurs that Ukrainians and pro-Russian separatists are slinging at each other

Lifestyle & Belief

On a Razor’s Edge: Beards and Reforms in Iran

Arts, Culture & Media

In Iran, the president’s facial hair can be of major political significance. The new President Rouhani’s neatly groomed beard is seen as an indicator of his reformist credentials.

Imelda May: Irish rockabilly royalty

Arts, Culture & Media

The Irish singer talks about her musical influences, upcoming shows, and her signature curl.

Dreadful Crime: Dreadlock Thefts in South Africa

Conflict & Justice

A man was recently robbed of his dreadlocks at a South African night club. It’s believed that the man’s dreads were stolen to feed a growing demand for human hair extensions.

La Barbe: France’s Bearded Feminists

Conflict & Justice

A group of French feminists has found a new way to fight inequality – with sarcastic humor and fake beards.

Chicas! Spanish Female Singers 1962-1974

Arts, Culture & Media

A new CD collection gathers the best in Spanish girl pop from the 1960s and early 70s.