Two weeks ago, the rabbis of Lakewood, N.J. called a gathering of female educators to provide words of encouragement in the area of — what else — tznius, or modesty. Among the many dire tznius issues ...

In the wake of rallies that drew tens of thousands and railed against social media usage, some say their communities’ expectations for women are getting more strict. (JTA) — Shaindy Braun and her wig ...

Orthodox girls are raised to be Orthodox women, and Orthodox women get married and, in some circles, cover their hair. Buying a long flowing wig is almost a rite of passage. For sixteen months I spent ...

Chami Saks wears a wig daily — for religious reasons. She is an Orthodox Jewish woman, and in her faith, women’s hair becomes sacred once they marry. While each family has their own customs based on ...

The media had a grand time recently when tens of thousands of Jewish women stopped wearing their wigs out of concern that they might contain hair that had been offered to an idol. The more revealing ...

A clinical psychotherapist, fashion designer and chef will all speak via Zoom at the Ohio State Chabad House Wednesday, but instead of Buckeye gear, they will wear wigs, headscarves and cover their ...

Before the show's main character, Esther "Esty" Shapiro (played by actress Shira Haas), strikes out on her own, she's shown donning a wig (or sheitel) over her shaved head, drawing attention to the ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's hair, with its straight bangs, beehive top and cascading locks, is proving popular among Halloween partygoers and some ...