Mesyah, 10, said when she first got her hair braided as a little girl, she loved how it made her feel free and like herself. But since entering a more diverse school district in the city of Troy with ...

Hair braiding has been practiced for centuries in African communities, and by African-Americans and others in the U.S. It doesn't require any chemicals, hair dyes or cutting. But to legally braid hair ...

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, beauty routines have gone out the window. Gone are the days of weekly nail appointments and biweekly hairdresser or barber appointments. Many African Americans ...

Sitting at the kitchen table getting your hair braided is a tradition that doesn’t end when you grow up. But, the pain associated with it finally can. “[We] do any and everything we can to eliminate ...

You may be annoyed with your stylists for making you wash your own hair. But according to experts, there’s a really good reason behind it. It’s no secret that Black folks spend a lot of money on our ...

The braids have a unique symbolism behind their beautiful patterns. Here, we break down everything you need to know about the ...

For starters, the former First Lady’s hair was in extremely long goddess braids. I’m talking the longest hair length I’ve ...

The Black Repertory Theater of Kansas City is highlighting a rich lineup of arts this November with ‘Jaja’s African Hair ...

The braided hairstyles many Black women and children wear are popular for their beauty and ease of maintenance. But a consumer watchdog’s laboratory analysis has found that the synthetic hair ...