Hair - The Temple News

Tied together through unexpected encounters

08 May 2024 Claire Zeffer

A student describes a touching interaction with a customer that reminded her of the importance of approaching every situation with empathy and compassion.

Cutting ties with my long hair

06 November 2023 Samuel O'Neal

For years, I thought I wouldn’t be me without the long, dirty blonde hair I was known for among my friends and family.

Students defy traditional workplace appearance

24 September 2019 Alesia Bani

Some students with body modifications balance self-expression with professional standards.

New Netflix film depicts natural hair movement

30 October 2018 Alesia Bani

“Nappily Ever After” shows a Black woman’s exploration with natural hair.

Society can’t pin down my pajón

30 October 2018 Rhiannon Rivas

A student reflects on how she learned to care for and accept her natural Dominican hair.

Indique Boutique manager Maryam Sherif shows off the store’s hair options. The store prides itself on offering “virgin” hair, which isn’t dyed or chemically altered. | ABI REIMOLD TTN

Indique hopes to extend store clientele

05 February 2013 Erin Edinger-Turoff

Indique Boutique offers premium quality hair extensions at a new store on South Street.

Curly comeback

22 February 2010 Kendra Royster

African-American women are embracing their locks and forgoing harmful chemical hair straightening for a healthier, more natural look. Salons and stylists in the city are helping this trend grow.

Black women return to their natural roots

22 February 2010 Shari C. DaCosta

Shari DaCosta writes about her decision to not only go natural, but to make it a statement.

Hair reminds humans of animal roots

16 November 2009

When it comes to human hair, there seems to be a double standard. Columnist Sarah Sanders examines male and female hair dos and don’ts.

Is ‘Hair’ still relevant?

08 September 2008

When it first debuted in 1967, the musical about hippies reflected the country’s radical youth. In 2008, its second performance was outdated.