Something told me to keep my braids in a little while longer, but I wanted to try this thing called “letting my hair breathe,” which apparently I don’t do often enough. Little did I know, a pandemic ...

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, beauty routines have gone out the window. Gone are the days of weekly nail appointments and biweekly hairdresser or barber appointments. Many African Americans ...

If you know anything about people from Detroit then you know that they’re tough, they’re innovative, and they can pivot to adapt to almost anything. That’s exactly what hairstylist Niani Barracks, ...

If you're looking to finally dedicate the time to learn how to French braid your own hair, you're in luck! This step-by-step guide shows you just how to finally get the French braid down and help you ...

Discover how Maryam J Hampton creates a voluminous, fluffy braid out on her natural curly hair in this step-by-step tutorial.

Learn how to create stunning cornrow braids with extensions in this in-depth, step-by-step hair tutorial by Maryam Hampton. Discover how to part your hair, add synthetic extensions, and achieve a ...

The braiding ninjas on YouTube may make braiding your own hair look seamless, but for those of us with less-than-stellar skills, it can be hard enough to do a traditional side braid. To make braiding ...

One of my favorite styles in the spring (or anytime of year really) is a cool braided hairstyle. But when I see an Instagram-worthy 'do or an amazing voluminous crown braid, I can't help but feel a ...

The French braid is a classic hairstyle that is not only protective but universal, perfect for anything from running errands to attending a black-tie event. The intricate hairstyle is often seen on ...

A new Institute for Justice report titled Barriers to Braiding details the various occupational licensing rules that affect African hair braiders. The report shows that licensing African hair braiders ...

African braided hairstyles are all the rage among Ho Chi Minh City’s young people after artists began popularizing the trend at local rap contests recently. Tran Hoang Thuy, 21, said she had tried a ...