Braids have been a significant part of African and African-American culture for centuries. Though their popularity spans ...

Discover stunning African braids hairstyles to try in 2025. Image in this article show different ways of styling your braids ...

For many Black women, braiding hair isn’t just a protective style—it’s a cultural tradition, a form of self-expression, and ...

The Afro-Latina author does this through the eyes of Yadira, a young girl who invites young readers along on a natural hair journey in Oshun and Me: A Story Of Love Snd Braids. It begins with the ...

Additionally, rising prices impact accessibility to protective styles. Braids, traditionally a go-to option for low-maintenance hair care, are becoming less affordable, forcing many to either learn ...

Ten synthetic braiding hair products were found to contain dangerous chemicals in them after being tested. Here's what to do when considering braids.

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

Braiding is a staple hairstyle for Black women, but new studies show cancer-causing chemicals found in hair extensions. Here, we examine the issue.

Ingredients that can cause cancer were found in 10 synthetic hair products marketed to Black women, according to Consumer Reports. Nine of the products also contained lead.

After years of styling hair from her home in Falmouth, a hairdresser is taking the plunge by opening what is thought will be the first Afro braid salon in Cornwall. Sitina 'Sissi' Cherinet, the owner ...

aims to leave better neighborhood for future generations Isis Brantley is a renowned braid artist and a key figure in preserving the tradition of ancestral African hair braiding in Texas.

Braided hairstyles offer convenience for mostly African American girls and women who add human hair or synthetic fiber ...