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. What may seem ...

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The show curtain has a picture guide for the uninitiated: box braids, cornrows, micro braids, Ghana braids, tree braids. Even, if you’re lucky and the stylist is in the right mood, kinky twists. All ...

Nomathamsanqa Sithathu It is safe to say that South African singer Tyla is a trendsetter because her current hairstyle has fans and social media buzzing. Many have dubbed the hairdo as the ...

Hair is sacred to Black women, as are the institutions that shift and mold our tresses, styling them for seasons and occasions. Beauty salons are staples in the Black community, but the braiding shop ...

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Despite their storied history, history deemed braided hair as not buttoned-up enough for formal events. For as long as I can remember, the general guidance was to swap out your braids and plaits for ...