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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

An illustration of the back of a Black girl’s head while she sprays products into her hair in front of a mirror. On the right is a table with eight assorted hair care product containers.

The US hair care industry lags behind in accepting Black hair

Hair is an essential part of Black identity and culture in America. It’s time for hair care brands to reflect that.
Mika Chipana, Contributing Writer March 11, 2022

Hair matters. It is a part of our identity, our sense of self. Hair is an extension of culture, a unified experience. But my hair did not start mattering to me on a personal level...

Replicate runway looks with simple, trendy DIY hairstyles

Replicate runway looks with simple, trendy DIY hairstyles

Emily Harris, Contributing Writer September 3, 2014
Braided locks and top knots are in abundance for the Autumn runway hair forecast.
Bryna Shuman for WSN

DIY: Music festival-inspired crown braid

Bryna Shuman, Staff Writer April 29, 2013
Try out this simple braid for fun, music festival style.