"Embracing my hair became part of a larger journey of self-love, healing and unlearning," Melissa Duarte told Newsweek.

Braiding is more than a hairstyle. For generations, African American hair braiding styles have held deep cultural ...

This is a call for genuine acceptance and understanding in workplaces where everyone, regardless of hair texture or style, ...

It also incorporates extra hair, like synthetic braiding hair, to complete the job. Whether you’re the braider or the braidee ...

Outside of picture day, hair is something many people can go for long periods without thinking about. Still, studies show ...

Braids have always been more than just a hairstyle for Black women and girls. They’re a significant component to one’s ...

An unexpectedly relaxed style for spring that can also be achieved with one’s natural texture ... adorned braids this fashion season. Whether it's a selection delicate hair pins, a series ...

I never rinse it out; I just keep it in my hair overnight. It’s a natural way of keeping frizz at bay as well.” I’ve been using this pretty consistently for two months now, and my (color ...

They can be a simple down style to an elaborate updo. Box braids are often seen as a protective hairstyle that allows natural hair to grow while being cute at the same time. Straight back cornrows are ...

Reporter Vashti Harris alerted readers about harmful chemicals in synthetic hair - lead, carcinogens, and volatile organic compounds - used for braids and other natural hairstyles. Consumer ...

These looks take little time to install and involve low manipulation of the natural ... braids, etc. This year's most stylish African hairstyles are feed-in hairstyles, multi-colored styles, and ...