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, ...

"Tape-ins also maintain better when afro hair is relaxed or texturised, and this is not a viable option for everyone." Esther Atsain got tape-ins for the first time last month after a hairdresser ...

Some of the misconceptions surrounding 4C hair are that it’s coarse, difficult to manage, and it comes with a lack of styling versatility, according to Dr. Kari Williams, a trichologist and ...

Is that the ‘90s calling? Oh, hello there—I think Salem Mitchell borrowed this style from you. After you wrap your braids into double pins, pin them in place, leaving the ends free. Then, to get the ...

Harmful substances were discovered in 10 synthetic hair products, often used by Black women to create braids and other hairstyles, according to a recently released Consumer Reports study. Last year, ...

Some of my earliest memories revolve around my hair. From sitting in salon chairs and feeling the sting of a beautician’s hot ...

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 ...