Whether it’s a means of personal expression, the pursuit of change or the desire to further oneself from their previous image, there are several reasons why someone might choose to dye their hair. An ...

In Huangluo village of Guangxi Zhuang, hair is deeply connected to womanhood. The Red Yao women are widely known for growing their hair nearly six feet long as a sign of longevity. Maintenance ...

Some South Asian women remember being embarrassed of their families’ hair oiling traditions. Now, beauty brands, bloggers and celebrities are embracing them. By Alisha Haridasani Gupta Hair oiling ...

Before Kaaviya Sambasivam left for elementary school each morning, her mother performed a ritual that generations of South Asian women had done before. In familiar rhythmic motions, she massaged her ...

A 20-year-old Chinese woman has been diagnosed with kidney disease after changing her hair colour nearly every month to match her favourite popstar. Hua, from Henan province, developed symptoms, ...

It’s where Asian American women steal away to de-stress amid tensions; where elders get their perms and reminisce of their home countries between rinses. For many Asian Americans, the shooting ...

Chinese women in the UK have joined an online debate about shaving their armpits. Supporters of the viral campaign are posting pictures of their underarm hair in a contest which is also sweeping China ...

Some in China are rejecting high heels, makeup, diets and other norms centered on appearance that they see as costly and unfair to women. By Olivia Wang Legend Zhu was the conventional ideal of ...

American culture has lost its appeal in China in recent years. Hollywood movies and Apple iPhones are on the outs. Taylor Swift is popular but gets marked down for never touring in China. But one ...

The latest viral trend on social media involves ASMR (sense-stimulating sound) videos featuring Black women indulging in rejuvenating experiences at Chinese head spas. In these videos, women with ...