They are integral to black culture's past ... genuinely impossible with our Afro-textured curl patterns. African women have worn braided hairstyles for years. These styles are attractive and ...

For many Black women, braiding hair isn’t just a protective style—it’s a cultural tradition, a form of self-expression, and ...

Braided hairstyles have always been a statement of beauty, culture, and personal expression among Black women. Across ...

Black women around the world gather in salons, dorm rooms and living rooms to get synthetic braids put in their hair. But they're wondering if the convenience and fashion benefits are being outweighed ...

In other African cultures, braids served as a form ... Surely, society should do better.” For black women, braids have been our pride and joy for thousands of years. Our kinks, curls and coils ...

At a time when Black ... Afro-Latina author does this through the eyes of Yadira, a young girl who invites young readers along on a natural hair journey in Oshun and Me: A Story Of Love Snd Braids.

Black women face an additional obstacle: haircare. Writer Brenda Patrick has been exploring ways to get around the sweaty difficulties of exercising with afro hair. When I started my own fitness ...

A recent report about cancerous synthetic hair extensions has sparked a heated conversation, prompting the Black beauty ...