Hair Braiding Boot Camp looks to expose Delaware kids to a valuable trade, while aiming to boost standards in a state not ...

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

CHICO — Growing up in Atlanta, Georgia’s predominantly Black community, Gabbi Pasha remembers seeing braid shops on nearly every street corner. But being one of 10 children to a single mom, getting ...

Almost every Black woman or girl has, at some point, purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists or faux locs. For many Black women, these “protective styles” are worn year-round to ...

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 ...

Below-zero temperatures have beauty insiders daydreaming about being under the tropical sun; their faces bronzed, their hair sandy, and their nails glistening like the ocean. With spring break in ...

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, ...

Braids are a workhorse in the world of hairstyles—they're classic, trendy, and protective. That being said, there are so many types and styles of braids that it can be difficult to settle on just one ...

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 ...

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 ...