Braids have been an essential part of Black hair traditions across cultures for centuries. From ancient African civilizations to modern-day fashion runways, braids are culturally symbolic and ...

African American hair braiding styles continued to be a vessel ... New generations are adding their creativity to ancient techniques, blending modern twists with historical roots.

freestyle braids adopt spontaneous shapes braided in multiple directions. Rooted in precolonial West African symbolism, many variations of this style feature a centerpiece of an adinkra symbol.

that can be incorporated into either braids or cornrows. The result is a long, voluminous look that, according to ancient African tradition, is meant to evoke feelings of inspiration and creativity.

Ghanaian American playwright Jocelyn Bioh’s “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” is the product of “30-plus years of stories that I ...

Let's celebrate the uniqueness of natural African hair with theseinspirational styles. Ncumisa Duma, aka Mimi, of Urban Mimz has firmly establishedherself as one of the most sought-after hairstylists.