A British traveller, Stacy, faced a shocking club refusal in South Africa due to her braids, sparking heated social media ...

Braiding has long been more than just a hairstyle in the Black community — it is a tradition, a statement of identity and a ...

The latest Consumer Reports study found human braiding hair is more toxic than synthetic—and the one brand that’s actually safest overall.

Growing up in Amherst, Yasmin Brandford recalls her family being one of only about 20 Black families in the community. She started learning how to braid hair at age 7, practicing on her Barbies and ...

Ceonni Dunn and Xavri Valdez, Hampshire College students, watch as Yasmin Brandford, owner of Amherst Extensions and Beauty Salon, explains the different methods and styles of braiding hair during a ...

Jaja’s realistically encapsulates one day’s worth of work in a Harlem-based braid shop. Clients of all backgrounds come in asking for different styles: everything from sew-ins to micro braids. And if ...

Long micro braids are this season’s ultimate fusion of artistry and protective styling. These tiny, delicate braids are intricately woven close to the scalp and cascade to shoulder length or beyond, ...

Remember when “bonding” (as we called it back in the 2010s) ruled every hair salon? Well, forget the nostalgia because these hairstyles are back — and they’ve gone far beyond the traditional look. If ...

In 1994, Chuckie Amos was a student at NYC’s Fashion Institute of Technology, styling classmates’ hair for $10 a pop. One day, Amos’ friend tapped him to help on a magazine shoot. “I met a girl with ...

As anyone who has ever gotten a protective style knows, the process requires plenty of decision-making. Box braids or sister locs? A fun color or a natural hue? A jumbo silhouette or a micro moment?

Every so often, a protective style comes along that completely shakes up the hair community. Boho braids are a perfect example, going from a simple concept to a cult favorite almost overnight. Now, a ...

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 ...