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 ...

We all know how time-consuming it is for women to get ready, and one of the significant hurdles that women have to go through besides good makeup, manicures, and pedicures is getting their hair done ...

Box braids are one of the most popular styles for Summer vacation thanks to stars like Beyoncé and movies like Poetic Justice. This style uses synthetic, straight hair to create long plaits The term ...

After seeing her mother’s friend braid her older sister’s hair, Davette Mabrie took up the craft at 14. She’d braid hair for hours on the front porch of her family’s home in South Central Los Angeles.

Michelle Obama shared the unexpected, yet powerful, backstory behind her new signature hairstyle. The former first lady has ...

Some old African hairstyles are back in the spotlight, adding a touch of heritage to modern style. The swirl braids is back in vogue [Pinterest] African hairstyles have always been a form of ...

There are so many great things about the ‘90s, but the hairstyles may be the exception. This list of classic ’90s hairstyles, many of them inspired by the hottest celebrities of the decade, is proof ...

Jocelyn Bioh’s Harlem-set play, bristling with wit and drama, follows the staff and customers of a hair braiding salon as they joke, argue, and try to get those styles just right. Senior Editor and ...