Braids have a long, rich, storied history that intertwines both practicality and cultural status. The French braid, in particular, dates back thousands of years to North Africa and ancient Greece, but ...

I will never forget the first time I saw Fulani braids. I was obsessed for a plethora of reasons: their versatility, the unique patterns they created with hair, the beautiful tricolor combinations ...

While braids are a popular, universal protective style that has myriad merits and dates back across cultures for thousands of years, getting them is a costly and lengthy process that still takes hours ...

Would you visit a natural hair stylist with a week of formal training? If you live in New York, you might have to one day. There is a proposal to decrease the number of hours required to acquire a ...

For those of us with afro-textured hair, protective styles—like boho braids and locs—are an investment in our hair health. Due to the delicacy of our coils, regular hydration, detangling, scalp ...

A Consumer Reports study earlier this year raised question about what’s really in synthetic braiding hair. Although some people do, it’s still uncommon for Black women to wash their braiding ...

Scarlett showcases stunning braid styles! A fun tutorial on creating beautiful feed-in braids and using hair extensions for kids' hairstyles. Learn and get inspired! Peter Greene, actor known for ...

Summer is upon us and I’m already eyeing my next protective style. I was obsessed with mermaid braids and French curls last year, so I’m predicting Bora Bora braids are going to be the next hottest ...

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 03: Keira Knightley attends the "Black Doves" Season One World Premiere at the BFI Southbank on December 03, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage) He ...

Why Do People Braid Hair? Many people choose braids as their go-to hairstyle because they’re stylish and low maintenance. They also protect your hair from daily styling, breakage, and the elements, ...

In the Black community, protective hairstyles are essential and often the go-to hairstyle for any occasion. Box braids, cornrows, twists, faux locs, weaves, crochet hair–the possibilities are endless.