Beauty & Wellness
Hattiesburg's Salons Lead a Natural Hair Renaissance
A generation of stylists specializing in natural Black hair is turning salons into spaces of both craft and community.
The Cold Plunge Comes to Mississippi's Gyms
Ice baths and contrast therapy, once the preserve of elite athletes, are turning up in gyms and studios across the state.
The Doulas Filling Gaps in Mississippi's Maternal Care
In a state with stark maternal health challenges, a growing community of doulas is providing support that the medical system often cannot.
As Medical Spas Boom, Questions About Oversight Grow
Injectables and laser treatments have made medical spas one of the fastest-growing corners of the beauty industry. Regulation is struggling to keep up.
The Barbershop Reinvents Itself for a New Generation
Part grooming parlor, part social club, the modern Mississippi barbershop is expanding its services without losing its soul.
A New Tea House Steeps Wellness in Tradition
Blending Southern hospitality with herbal traditions, a tea house is offering a gentle, analog antidote to modern stress.
The Quiet Rise of the Sound Bath
Sessions built around gongs and singing bowls are drawing curious Mississippians looking for a low-effort path to calm.
A Women's Wellness Collective Rewrites the Rules of Care
Pooling resources and expertise, a group of practitioners is building a model of wellness centered on community rather than commerce.
Teletherapy Reaches Mississippi's Underserved Corners
In a state with a severe shortage of mental health providers, remote therapy is expanding access, though not without limits.