Learn how to master the art of six-strand bread braiding in this detailed step-by-step tutorial with The Stay At Home Chef.

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

A version of this story first appeared on WYPR. Around-the-clock businesses often include casinos, diners and pharmacies. In suburban Maryland, a hair braiding salon is part of that list. At Nadine’s ...

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Last year, Consumer Reports conducted a study that found carcinogens, a substance that can increase the risk of cancer, in 10 popular synthetic braiding hair brands. The study raised questions about ...

Jocelyn Bioh's Tony-winning Jaja’s African Hair Braiding made waves when it premiered on Broadway back in 2023. Now reuniting with director Monique Touko following their collaboration on School Girls; ...

After weeks of practicing, Strider Patton finally nailed it. He wove double French braids into his toddler's brown hair. He dressed her up and took her to the park. It didn't take long for a woman to ...

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 ...

“They say beauty is pain, but it isn’t supposed to be deadly,” said Sheilla Mamona in Glamour. Yet, for millions of Black women across the world who regularly wear braids, twists and extensions, ...

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 ...

When you walk into the Naturally Isis salon off Preston Road in North Dallas, you can feel the joy. Owner and hairstylist Isis Brantley radiates that same energy. "I feel the waves of the energy ...

In February 2025, Consumer Reports published a first-of-its-kind investigation into synthetic braiding hair, which is widely marketed to and used by millions of Black women and girls. We tested 10 ...