What are the different types of braids you can add to your hair styling options? Check out the names of top hairstyles with ...

Versatile, cornrows can be styled in different ways, from simple straight lines to complex geometric designs. Not just ...

A popular protective style, Senegalese twists are achieved by tightly wrapping two strands of hair around each other and ...

Keep it traditional with Fulani braids or get a bit more experimental. Doechii rocks a similar look to the Alicia Keys style during a pre-Grammy performance, complete with wooden beads to pull it ...

Unemployed since 2019 despite having a master’s in geography, Faye was among the many young Senegalese who voted for change at the top of the west African nation. “I never could have imagined that I’d ...

The possibilities are seriously endless. The three-strand braid is likely what you picture when you think of the braid. It's the hairstyle at its most basic—this braid walks so other variations ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Black women around the world gather in salons ...

Picking out the color of your next set of braids is a major decision. It’s beyond just a fashion statement; it determines the era you’re entering and the season of life you’re in. The color of your ...

Box braids, cornrows, twists, faux locs, weaves, crochet hair–the possibilities are endless. But are these beloved styles more harmful rather than helpful? Synthetic hair, commonly used for ...

While you’re not eating your braids, exposure to harmful chemicals could come by using your mouth to separate strands, eating after touching the hair, or children putting braids in their mouth.