HaloBraid aims to help salons speed up braiding with its first device, slated to launch later this year, that acts as a ...

Hair is sacred to Black women, as are the institutions that shift and mold our tresses, styling them for seasons and occasions. Beauty salons are staples in the Black community, but the braiding shop ...

To playwright Jocelyn Bioh, the African hair braiders of Harlem are icons. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “They’re a large part of ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Summer is the season for braids, a timeless tradition for black women and girls who can rock a style perfect ...

Playwright Jocelyn Bioh’s Jaja’s African Hair Braiding isn’t like anything you’ve ever seen on Broadway before. Directed by Whitney White, it’s not only a celebration of Black hair and beauty, but ...

HaloBraid’s creator told us it will cut your appointment time in half.

Cornrows are a staple in African hair braiding, characterized by their close-to-the-scalp style. The technique involves sectioning the hair into small parts and braiding them in rows. It requires ...

For many African women, hair is more than just strands; it is a crown of ancestry, resilience and unapologetic beauty. From intricate Bantu knots to free-flowing Fulani braids and natural hair twists, ...

The show curtain has a picture guide for the uninitiated: box braids, cornrows, micro braids, Ghana braids, tree braids. Even, if you’re lucky and the stylist is in the right mood, kinky twists. All ...

Some hairstyles are simply classics in the Black community. Black hairstyles with natural hair often came from seeing people in the community, which is why looks like french twists felt like they were ...

Michelle Obama, Sasha and Malia celebrated the opening of the Obama Presidential Center while showing the beauty of braided ...

Chemicals found in the braiding hair have been linked to increased cancer risk and organ damage The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an ...