Braiding traditions across the African diaspora both predate and defy the colonial confines set forth to erase and subjugate ...

Crochet braids are a protective hairstyle that involves looping hair extensions through your natural, cornrowed hair using a ...

WEEKLY! follow me on instagram @maryamjhampton This video is showing you guys how my mom cornrows my hair with extensions. I ...

Protective styles are the most popular for long-lasting hairstyles for black hair. They not only reduce breakage and ...

From pixie cuts to sisterlocks, 6 ESSENCE Editors share the hairstyles they’ll be wearing to New Orleans. Pixie cuts, ...

Mastering at-home protective styling is both empowering and practical. Here are five protective styles you can do at home.

Veteran Philadelphia firefighter Bariq Fluellen said he has endured comments like “Rapunzel,” “Hairy” and has received boos ...

The multidisciplinary artist's long-running project, A Statement of Pride, is a striking, nostalgic homage to the reclamation ...

You’ll find different styles, with tips on how to bring your chosen look to life. Call it your visual wishlist or braid ...

A stylish braid blends black and blonde hair into a striking, eye-catching look that’s both playful and elegant. This video ...

I was actually surprised that the topic of white boys and cornrows had never come up between Jayden and me. We’ve had so many discussions about race in the 12 years that we’ve known each other — ...

No wonder people are flocking to Fulani braids this summer for a protective style that comes with major style points. Fulani braids are defined by the cornrows ... time to dorn hairstyles in ...