Braids are one of the most popular hairstyles for black women, worn by celebrities and aunties alike - but questions are being raised about its effects on our health. The process can last up to five ...

Using the right products to maintain your hair is key to minimizing breakage and maintaining growth. Braids have been a staple hairstyle across cultures for thousands of years, offering both beauty ...

While you can easily achieve a French braid on fresh, clean hair, or few-days-old hair, it can be helpful to start your prep when you wash and dry. Russell says that creating the right texture is ...

Protective hairstyles — hairstyles that protect the shaft and ends of the hair — are a big part of the natural hair community. Among wigs, weaves, dreadlocs, twists, and braids, box braids (braids ...

Few things compare to the feel of newly done braids — the shine, the bounce, that squeaky-tight scalp, it's the hair equivalent of stepping out of a limo in slow motion. As a textured-hair girly, I ...

Proper maintenance is key to keeping your bohemian braids looking fresh and stylish. Use lightweight products, like leave-in conditioners or styling creams, to keep frizz at bay without weighing down ...