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 ...

Jacqui recommends leaning into slanted parts to soften the strong lines featured in square-shaped faces. The subtle tweak ...

The actors who play the sisterhood of stylists in 'Jaja's African Hair Braiding' sit down for a candid beauty-shop conversation in light of the show's L.A. premiere at Center Theatre Group's Mark ...

There’s no doubt that scalp care has gotten a lot of airtime over the last couple of years. As the skinification of hair has become more popular, attention has turned to our sometimes itchy and at ...

During lockdown, I realised I'd have to face the thick mane of hair I'd grown so used to hiding away. I've realised that wearing my glorious afro exclusively in protective styles is like wrapping a ...

One thing is for sure: we're embracing natural hair more than ever during the pandemic. According to the UK's biggest afro hairstylists, there will be a big move towards low maintenance looks this ...

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

The braided hairstyles many Black women and children wear are popular for their beauty and ease of maintenance. But a consumer watchdog’s laboratory analysis has found that the synthetic hair ...