Hair braiding transcends simple aesthetics to become a cultural cornerstone for many people of color. These protective styles deliver both convenience and expression while providing natural hair a ...

Braiding traditions across the African diaspora both predate and defy the colonial confines set forth to erase and subjugate ...

African celebrities have always been at the forefront of setting fashion trends, particularly when it comes to hairstyles ...

For many Black women, braids, wigs, and weaves are more than just a hairstyle. They’re a cultural expression, protective care, and a form of everyday self-preservation in a society where beauty ...

For many Black women, braiding hair isn’t just a protective style—it’s a cultural tradition, a form of self-expression, and in many cases, a necessary solution for managing textured hair.

In recent years, Johannesburg has quietly (and not so quietly) become one of the best cities in Africa to get your hair braided. Whether you're after intricate Fulani braids, classic cornrows, ...

Braids date back at least 30,000 years. From cornrows to boho braids, for centuries women, particularly Black women and girls, have worn these styles for beauty, self-expression and protection.

Oregon businesses respond after Consumer Reports finds cancer-causing chemicals in all synthetic braiding hair brands tested.

Braids are more than just a hairstyle, they’re a long-standing tradition in Black communities, passed down through generations and worn for a number of reasons, from convenience to self-expression.