"A coworker of mine has beautiful, long, and full sisterlocks. A patient told her that it looked like she had a mop on her ...

Whether you're seeking something bold or lowkey, these fall-inspired box braid colors will give depth and personality to your braids.

Braiding is more than a hairstyle. For generations, African American hair braiding styles have held deep cultural ...

ATLANTA (AP) — Black women around the world gather in salons, dorm rooms and living rooms for hours at a time to get ...

Black women’s metaphorical pledge of allegiance to braids dates back thousands of years. In the 60s, advancements in polymer technology (the manufacture of materials such as plastics, paints, rubber, ...

Box braids, cornrows, twists, faux locs, weaves, crochet hair–the possibilities are endless. But are these beloved styles more harmful rather than helpful? Synthetic hair, commonly used for ...

Are you interested in lemonade braids with heart designs? Lemonade hairstyles adorned with a heart are among the bold and trendy styles to give you an edgy look.

"About two years ago, I decided to get braids for the first time in over a decade," Thomas said. "That very same evening, I realized there was this smell that reminded me a lot of gassing ...

Burke's Braiding Academy in West Hempstead offers classes on braiding, locs and more, celebrating natural hair and cultural heritage.

A new Consumer Reports investigation is raising concerns about synthetic braiding hair—something used by countless people, especially Black people, including children. Testing found potentially ...

But a consumer watchdog’s laboratory analysis has found that the synthetic hair frequently used for box braids and faux locs ... and people of African descent are the largest group of consumers ...