Braiding is more than a hairstyle. For generations, African American hair braiding styles have held deep cultural significance, telling stories of survival, status and self-expression.

Braid hairstyles range from cornrows to faux locs and Ghanaian styles. They are integral to black culture's past, present, and future. Are braids in style in 2024?

The connection between the Black hair experience and mental health has always been clear. But now, we've found a powerful way ...

Braided hairstyles have always been a statement of beauty, culture, and personal expression among Black women. Across generations, these styles have evolved, offering a blend of tradition ...

Black hairstyles dominate social media feeds one week and disappear the next, leaving behind questions about cultural ...

For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that these fake hair strands can contain dangerous chemicals that pose a ...

The tradition of braiding black hair is deeply rooted in culture and history and it's more than a style. It's an expression of art. For one woman in Rochester braiding recently became a source of ...

Braiding hair involves weaving strands into intricate patterns for style or protection. Popular types include box braids, cornrows, and French braids.

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 ...

As Black women have been sporting protective styles for decades, new revelations may highlight that they do more harm than looking good. Scientists tested 10 popular synthetic braiding hair ...