Uncover a centuries-old tradition by digging into the origins of Braids, exploring beauty, culture, and history.

Three guests who had attended a wedding were disappointed after they were denied entry, as the men had plaited their hair and ...

A braid woven from a smooth and sleek blowout is the most classic and straightforward version of the style. Keep the top ...

South African actress Natasha Thahane has opened up about a deeply painful period in her life following the loss of two close ...

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 ...

Protective styles are foundational to Black hair care and styling. But, recently, many Black women have realized they can do more harm than good. We all love a style that eats down but is it worth it ...

Braids on men used to be frowned upon, but welcome to the 21st century! Old doctrines have passed away, and new ones are taking root. Everywhere you turn, there’s a young man with braided hair and ...

Tyla braids are the newest viral hairstyle inspired by the South African star. Here’s how the trend started, why it works, and her best hairstyles through the years. There’s a new hairstyle building ...

This half-cornrow, half-curly style is elegant and trendy. Keke Palmer's fiery copper color adds extra wow-factor, but it'll look just as stunning with any hair color. For this look, go with large ...

Despite their storied history, history deemed braided hair as not buttoned-up enough for formal events. For as long as I can remember, the general guidance was to swap out your braids and plaits for ...

How synthetic braiding hair may be putting Black women’s health in jeopardy For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found ...