That’s weird, thought 29-year-old Drea Okeke as she examined her new set of box braids. Getting a fresh set of braids was typically a liberating experience for the content creator, but in that moment, ...

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 ...

VIDEO: Kyra Pulliam shares her experiences as a Black woman living with alopecia, a disease with which she’s struggled since her teen years. Colorful deep crochet braids hang from Kyra Pulliam’s head, ...

For many black women, maintaining the perfect hairstyle is a central goal. Using weaves or braids to achieve a look without thinking of the consequences is common, but the damaging results are far ...

WEBVTT ALOPECIA.VANESSA: ALL HAIRSTYLES ARE NOTCREATED EQUALLY ACCORDING TODR. CRYSTAL AGUH.>> IT IS VERY COMMON CAUSE OFHAIR LOSS.IT IS DIRECTLY ASSOCIATED WITHTHE TYPE OF HAIRSTYLES THATPEOPLE ARE ...

There are protective styles, and then there's the protective style: box braids. The two are basically synonymous at this point, as box braids are not only protective but also incredibly convenient and ...

Colorful deep crochet braids hang from Kyra Pulliam’s head, a style she proudly sports in order to protect her healthy thick and natural hair. However, the South Floridian has experienced difficulty ...