For instance, the time in my mid-20s, when I wore hip-length knotless box braids to work, we might as well have called an emergency company meeting about it.

Learn how to create stunning cornrow braids with extensions in this in-depth, step-by-step hair tutorial by Maryam Hampton. Discover how to part your hair, add synthetic extensions, and achieve a ...

Whether you’re looking for a style that’ll last with minimal maintenance or just want to switch up your usual protective style, box braids are a classic look that comes in an endless rotation of ...

This classic braiding technique has endless styling potential. You don’t need to dedicate to a full head of braids—case in point, Tessa Thompson’s mix of box braids and loose boho curls. This gorgeous ...

Josh Hart is known for his intricate braids, which often feature New York’s logo. For the finals, he is working with hairstylists he has known for years. Shanna St. Cyr Alexander braiding Knicks ...

Learn how to create beautiful braided styles using hair extensions from start to finish. This step by step process shows how to add length, volume, and texture for a polished and stylish finish that ...

For those of us with afro-textured hair, protective styles—like boho braids and locs—are an investment in our hair health. Due to the delicacy of our coils, regular hydration, detangling, scalp ...

Why Do People Braid Hair? Many people choose braids as their go-to hairstyle because they’re stylish and low maintenance. They also protect your hair from daily styling, breakage, and the elements, ...

Black women are the primary users of synthetic hair braiding products, which has a $2.7 billion annual market. Consumer Reports found that the 10 most popular brands contain chemicals linked to cancer ...

Harmful substances were discovered in 10 synthetic hair products, often used by Black women to create braids and other hairstyles, according to a recently released Consumer Reports study. Last year, ...

Discover the beauty of French curl braids—your perfect blend of curls and braids! Learn how long they last, maintenance tips, and the best extensions to achieve this stunning hairstyle. French curl ...

Bora Bora braids have taken the curly and coily textured haircare industry—and the internet—by storm. Coined by the popular New Jersey hairstylist Omobolanle Ajao, the tongue-in-cheek name nods to the ...