It’s been said that you can’t hate someone whose story you know. In Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, Jocelyn Bioh has woven a ...

French curl braids are having their moment in 2025, and for good reason. This hairstyle, a beautiful fusion of intricate ...

The hottest print of 2025 isn't stripes, checkers, or even cheetah print—it's polka dots! Yes, the spotted pattern has been ...

"I sure didn't expect the speed, but it makes sense given his experience with suturing and finger dexterity in surgeries," ...

For most people, braid colors fall into three main categories— black (1-1B), blonde (27), or colored. As more natural looks continue to sweep the beauty industry, brown braids have become a top ...

The resurgence of braids is a way for Black people to reclaim and reframe the narrative around our hair—to showcase that we can show up in any space with confidence, without the need to conform.

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 health threat.

Though we still may be some weeks out until summertime, one of the go-to hairstyles for Black women during that season —a.k.a. braids— just might not see a resurgence thanks to a new consumer ...

And no, it’s not because he’s black.” A response from @scotth328 that read “I wouldn’t feel comfortable with my pilot wearing braids” racked up over 110 likes before the original tweet ...

Not only would it honor her, it would also honor Black women and give them something to connect with. “I asked if we could reimagine that hair as micro braids because I knew you’d still have ...