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

What are the different types of braids you can add to your hair styling options? Check out the names of top hairstyles with ...

They reduce hair breakage and are a great low-manipulation style. Discover trendy African braids hairstyles in 2025 from this ...

One of the most iconic African braiding styles, cornrows, are known for their tight, close-to-the-scalp appearance. The ...

Research suggests the synthetic hair used for braiding could be bad for you - but will that stop women using it?

Consumer Reports finds harmful chemicals in popular synthetic hair used for braids and wigs, raising health concerns for ...

London-based hair and beauty journalist Sue Omar is hell-bent on celebrating the black woman's crowning glory: her hair. She is exploring the mystique of Afro hair in a special six-part series for ...

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

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 ...