A Bay Area man who has honed some high-level hair-braiding skills, is using his talents to help others like him practice ...

Learn how to create a classic French braid with simple, step-by-step instructions. Perfect for beginners looking to master ...

Most mixed boys’ haircuts benefit from a trim every 4 to 8 weeks. Moisturizing leave-in conditioners, curl creams, detangling ...

Learn how to achieve a seamless wig installation over locs with this step-by-step tutorial featuring a curly 13x4 HD lace ...

Short braids are a protective style that generally falls at or above the shoulder. Their abbreviated length requires less hair and less time to install, decreasing ...

Braids are a great way to take care of your coily tresses while still looking chic. They lock your stands away for a few weeks of I-woke-up-like-this bliss. If you want the ultimate low-maintenance ...

A Consumer Reports investigation has found dangerous heavy metals and toxic chemicals in a majority of products used to braid hair. A Consumer Reports investigation has found dangerous heavy metals ...

Louisiana, a state notorious for high occupational licensing barriers and below-average household median income, may soon create one of the strictest hair braiding licensing requirements in the ...

When Consumer Reports published findings from tests conducted on several synthetic braiding hair products in 2025, we detected heavy metals like lead in 90 percent and volatile organic compounds (VOCs ...

Kurdish women have launched a social media campaign following the circulation of a video showing a member of the Syrian interim government forces desecrating the body of a Women's Protection Units ...

Black folks —and women in particular — are familiar with the exhausting process of getting our hair braided, or worse, receiving a “Hey girl” text from our stylists, meaning our hair’s not getting ...