Box braids are currently a trendy protective hairstyle for Black women. If you’ve tried out this hairstyle before and wondered, ‘Where did box braids originate?’ then you’re in the right place because ...

Hair has always been more than just a style—especially in the Black community, where our coils, curls, and protective styles tell stories of identity and culture. So when I began noticing bald spots ...

Baby hairs have become a big part of hairstyles over the years. They're typically gelled down to frame the face as the finishing touch to styles like buns, ponytails, box braids, and cornrows. Popular ...

Traction alopecia is hair loss that is triggered by improper hair maintenance or hairstyles that stress the hair follicles [Courtesy] Having a full head of hair is a bigger blessing than many ...

At a busy salon in Nairobi, as hairdryers buzz and stylists work swiftly with nimble fingers, a quiet struggle plays out. It’s not just about trendy hairstyles or beauty standards; it’s about ...

Her jaw dropped in shock when she heard comedian Chris Rock’s joke on the Oscars telecast. Antoinette A. Lakey replayed the clip of Rock referring to actress Jada Pinkett Smith’s bald head. Rock said ...

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