Mini braids are tight and structured with a defined look, with each strand woven neatly from root to tip for a sleek, long-lasting finish. Mini twists, on the other hand, are soft and airy, and look ...

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Burch is determined to improve how Black women are represented in AI. The Spelman College researcher recently launched "In ...

Here's how a year without braids helped one writer recover from traction alopecia and find healthy protective styles.

Social media has been a dumpster fire lately as African braid shops continue to be dragged for their alleged mistreatment of Black American customers. But since the braid shop incident in Alabama went ...

October celebrates Black History Month in Ireland, an annual celebration that highlights the importance and achievements of the Black community, and a new series is helping to bring those stories to ...

Jordan Rice had never been a customer at an African hair braiding shop in New York. But when she read Jocelyn Bioh’s “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” she saw her friends, her family and even herself in ...

Braids are among the most popular protective styles all year round. As fall approaches, you might be thinking about switching out your summer set for fresh new lengths—and a fresh new color. Whether ...

Earlier this week, we told you about a growing call by some Black Americans online to boycott African braiding shops beginning August 1, citing poor customer service and outrageous policies as a ...

Critics argue that boycotting businesses owned by fellow Black people, regardless of origin, diverts energy and resources from the larger struggle against systemic racism and discrimination. An ...

Braids are so versatile that they work for any season, but like any hairstyle, you can easily tweak them to suit the season. Specifically, you can experiment with braiding hair colors inspired by the ...