Men and women alike wore wool hose and garters on the legs ... the sewist would cut fabric into rectangular lengths and sew straight seams, resulting in a boxy fit. Women would wear leather ...

The hair is sectioned and multiple strands of Brazilian wool are attached for thickness. It is then braided down like traditional box braids and secured at the end by tying a knot or burning with a ...

Ariel Baker is a beauty writer with natural hair who has tried every protective hairstyle on the market, including box braids, sew-ins, and more. Marie Claire is also an expert in natural hair ...

NEW ORLEANS — For more than twenty years, some Black women have been making a shift to protect their hair and their health. The reason behind their decision to move away from chemical relaxers ...

“I was wrong!” she says. “I wasn’t even allowed to start sewing until I had learned how to use a thimble.” She explains how her middle finger was tied back to track the action of a needle being ...

Utilizing basic tools like scissors, a sewing needle, and thread ... Your creativity will shine through as you braid leather strips into chic wrap bracelets. Using a clamp or clipboard to maintain ...

This easy braided dual top knot buns hairstyle is one of my all-time favorite ways to wear my hair. It's so super easy and adorable! In fact, if I have my hair half up at any time, it, more often than ...