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Explore NHBC's impactful journey through mentions in leading digital press outlets like Essence, Hello Beautiful, and more. Stay updated on the latest news surrounding NHBC's advocacy for natural hair.
August 13, 2025
There is a proposal to decrease the number of hours required to acquire a license to style natural hair from 300 hours to 40 hours.
August 12, 2025
While legislation like the Beauty Justice Act, Natural Hair Care and Braiding Act, and CROWN Act are all making progress, the future of Black hair is still an uphill battle.
December 01, 2023
The NHBC pays tribute to the trailblazers who fought tirelessly for the original license and to those whose remarkable leadership and contributions played a pivotal role in making it a reality.
Jul 17, 2023
After a conversation with Natasha Gaspard, the NHBC’s executive vice president of communications and media, I left feeling that more work could be done by the coalition to connect directly with West African hair braiders in Harlem.
The trailblazing luminaries of the NHBC are powering the next wave of textured hair education, protection, and acceptance.
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Assembly Member Stefani L. Zinerman and Age Friendly Central Brooklyn Inc. (AFCBI) aired the film In Our Hair About Our Heads at The Billie Holiday Theatre.