More than style: Valley barbershop reflects on the identity and culture behind Black hair

From fades and lineups to braids and locs, Black hair has long been more than style. It is identity, history and expression.
Essence

10 Loc’d Black Women On Why Returning To A Loose Natural Isn’t An Option

September 20, 2025, marks four years since I loc’d my hair. To this day, it’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. For years, my self-worth was tied to my hair. I missed school and work when it ...
Houston Chronicle

Yes, Texans' C.J. Stroud really did cut his hair. His barber told us all about the decision.

McGee knows because he was the man with the scissors, along with some help from Ashley Means, and has been the Texans quarterback’s personal barber since Stroud was at Ohio State. McGee, who moved to ...