Box braids. Cornrows. Bantu knots. Senegalese twists. Lace-front wigs. These are just some of the protective hairstyles Black women wear to take a “break” from daily maintenance or to simply switch up ...

While alopecia can present hair care challenges, it doesn’t have to mean sacrificing natural hairstyles. Embracing natural hair can be a powerful way for black women to cope with the emotional effects ...

From timeless staples to newer styles that are taking over social feeds, these 10 natural hairstyles every Black woman should know prove that versatility and beauty are always at the heart of Black ...

Protective hairstyles allow us to show off our uniqueness and personal style. The winter season has the perfect weather to try out different looks since humidity isn’t a major factor in most areas of ...

Natural hairstyles represent more than just a passing trend; they embody a profound celebration of identity and a conscious journey toward healthier hair for black women. Beyond being visually ...

Protective styles are used in the Black community to take a break from manipulating natural hair. These styles, however, are often believed to be one of the leading reasons behind the rise in traction ...

Braids, twists, and wigs are in >5-piece protection collection for braids and extensions, non-toxic braiding hair is turning more mainstream, and, this season, braided >all-time high. But, the catch ...

A new documentary, “Pretty Shouldn’t Hurt,” examines why one-third of women with protective styles are losing their hair. Protective hairstyles, a term used to refer to such styles as braids, weaves, ...

It may be coined the ‘messy bun,’ but it’s far from messy. It’s the chic way of looking like you put in effort without actually doing so. Curly gals: Simply wrap your hair in a silk scrunchie and let ...

Three of Opoku-Acheampong’s friends are the subjects of “Textures,” and they reveal tiresome parts of their hair-care routines that most Black women endure behind closed doors. The camera meets Taylor ...