Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Everything to Know about French Braids for Black Girls For many generations, braids have symbolized unity, culture and beauty, ...

*Yinka Ogunbiyi, a Harvard-trained engineer and founder of HaloBraid, is drawing attention on X with a hair-braiding robot ...

Hair is sacred to Black women, as are the institutions that shift and mold our tresses, styling them for seasons and occasions. Beauty salons are staples in the Black community, but the braiding shop ...

The 2026 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood event will be available to stream on ESSENCE's YouTube starting Saturday, March 14: Watch Here. Yesterday, our favorite stars in entertainment arrived at ...

Almost every Black woman or girl has, at some point, purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists or faux locs. For many Black women, these “protective styles” are worn year-round to ...

How synthetic braiding hair may be putting Black women’s health in jeopardy For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found ...

Is your protective style turning into a permanent style? Do you flinch at the thought of detangling? Are you finding more lint than length? In an Instagram post, Cécred teased their new collection ...

Despite their storied history, history deemed braided hair as not buttoned-up enough for formal events. For as long as I can remember, the general guidance was to swap out your braids and plaits for ...

CHICAGO — A new social enterprise is empowering Black girls to feel good about themselves and their natural hair. The workshop for young girls, ‘Braids and Brilliance’ takes place in Bronzeville this ...