The most classic type of braids out there? Box braids. This timeless style is loved for being the most versatile for all hair types. “Box braids are individual braids that are created by separating ...

During her time as First Lady, Michelle Obama was known for her chic silk presses (inserts photo from the 2021 Presidential Inauguration that broke the internet). Her hair was always meticulously ...

Over the years, Black women have rocked many hairstyles. For some Black women in the ’80s, a look wasn’t complete without a perfectly coiled afro that could only be achieved with sheen spray and a ...

Protective styles go hand and hand with the summer. They’re also low maintenance, so it’s no wonder why we’ll be flocking to the hair salon this season to request cornrows, box braids, and extensions.

Nawa “Kandee” Kamate, the manager of K&D African Hair Braiding in Bay Shore, says many of her customers prepared for quarantine. “A lot of people came in to get protective styles before everything ...

Experimenting with your natural hair is always a fun time, whether you are transitioning from a relaxer or have been embracing your texture for as long as you can remember. While we adore more ...

Almost every Black woman or girl has purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists, faux locs and other ...

Read this before your next braid styling session. Protective hairstyles have become a go-to look for many women of color that would like to give their natural strands a break — especially during the ...

Maintaining natural, type 4 hair can be a lot of work. Tight coils need to be detangled very gently, styled using a strategic cocktail of curl products, and deep-conditioned religiously — all of that ...

From chunky highlights and zigzag parts to claw clips and scrunchies, there's no doubt that Y2K beauty trends are having a major moment, especially when it comes to hairstyles. And truthfully, it ...