Learn how to create stunning cornrow braids with extensions in this in-depth, step-by-step hair tutorial by Maryam Hampton.

Ashland artist Crystal Proffitt's installation invites viewers to do what the title forbids, revealing how textured hair carries cultural memory and spiritual significance.

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 ...

Protective styles offer those with textured hair styling options that are low-maintenance. They cut down on styling time and, as the name suggests, shield hair from damage. From box braids to cornrows ...

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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 ...

For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that these fake hair strands can contain dangerous chemicals that pose a health ...

Braid styles are forever — the classics will always be the classics. But every once in a while, everybody is obsessed with one specific style, and all the braiders are flooded with the same set of ...

Why Do People Braid Hair? Many people choose braids as their go-to hairstyle because they’re stylish and low maintenance. They also protect your hair from daily styling, breakage, and the elements, ...

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 ...

A recent Consumer Reports (CR) study revealed that various synthetic braiding hair brands we’ve all used at some point—from Sensationnel to Shake-N-Go—contain carcinogens, heavy metals, and VOCs ...

In a time where protective styles reign supreme, it pays to have a go-to braid stylist to count on. You get bonus points if you have a braid instructor or specialist on standby. Let’s be honest, some ...