A video capturing a White woman's reaction to seeing braids for the first time has generated a buzz on social media An African lady made fine braids, and the Oyinbo woman could not help herself as ...

I just want to wear my hair how I want and not have to explain it every single time. But that’s the reality of being a Black woman in predominantly white spaces: even your hair becomes a political ...

For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that ...

As warmer weather approaches, many individuals gravitate toward protective braided hairstyles, particularly box braids.

Surely, society should do better.” For black women, braids have been our pride and joy for thousands of years. Our kinks, curls and coils perform magic when they are tightly twisted for both ...

Black women around the world spend hours at a time getting synthetic braids but are wondering if the convenience and fashion benefits are outweighed by potential health hazards.