Braiding is more than a hairstyle. For generations, African American hair braiding styles have held deep cultural significance, telling stories of survival, status and self-expression. What may seem ...

When it comes to protective styles, braids will forever be a fan favorite. They can be chic or casual, depending on how you decide to rock them. While a sophisticated braided bob can elevate the class ...

Braids and twists offer a stylish look, but they also serve as protective styles for natural hair, reducing manipulation and preventing damage. From the classic three-strand to cornrows, the ...

Astou Gueye and her niece Fatou Gueye spend as much as eight hours twisting, plaiting and adding fake hair for each braided hairstyle they create at their salon, A&B African Hair Braiding in Norfolk.

Using a few packs of the best braiding hair in your next style can not only enhance your overall look, but is also a tried-and-true way to protect hair from being damaged by the elements, excess heat, ...

Girlies with Afro-textured hair know that the second the temperature drops, there’s nothing more fitting than a style that’ll keep our curls maintained during the colder weather. Cold air has less ...

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 ...

I have been having fun with cornrows and flat twists throughout my hair evolution. They have gone from straight back cornrows to the intricate designs that you see today. From two-strand flat twists ...

For anyone looking to live out their cottagecore dreams this year, a rope braid will give you a soft, delicate, and ethereal look. Similar to the fishtail braid, it only uses two strands rather than ...