For many generations, braids have symbolized unity, culture and beauty, especially within the Black community. The art of braiding is not just about styling hair. Instead, it’s about celebrating one’s ...

As anyone who has ever gotten a protective style knows, the process requires plenty of decision-making. Box braids or sister locs? A fun color or a natural hue? A jumbo silhouette or a micro moment?

Braided hairstyles have always been a favorite for adding a dash of elegance and sophistication to any occasion ...

Take a small piece of your natural hair and split it into three equal strands. Begin braiding your own hair first, creating ...

For anyone looking to live out their cottagecore dreams this year, a rope braid will give you a soft, delicate, and ethereal look. Similar to the fishtail braid, it only uses two strands rather than ...

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The cast of SpeakEasy Stage's production of "Jaja's African Hair Braiding." (Courtesy Nile Scott Studios) When the metal grill-like curtain parted in the Roberts Studio Theatre, we not only entered ...

The protective styling trend has millions of women reaching for synthetic braiding hair, but a troubling reality lurks beneath those perfectly sculpted braids. Recent investigations have uncovered ...