Throughout history, Black hair has taken on many forms and meanings. Hair has symbolized resistance, freedom and pride within ...

Jaquita Vance of Lush Beauty Lounge in Milwaukee is teaching students that braiding is more than a hairstyle — it's a ...

Many braided styles are more than just another hair trend. These styles hold great cultural value. Here’s how cornrows are ...

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- For centuries, braids have been rooted in African history and used for communication, survival, and ...

Music and familiar voices hummed around her Salisbury home. Tahlia McLendon nestled between her mom’s legs on the living room floor, trying to sit still. The youngest’s tiny rows of braids would take ...

Black women have been innovating with braid styles for centuries as a symbol of culture and self-expression — and of course for protection. Whether it's celebrities who have popularised a style, a ...

Why Do People Braid Hair? Many people choose braids as their go-to hairstyle because they’re stylish and low maintenance. They also protect your hair from daily styling, breakage, and the elements, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Braided hairstyles are all over social media these days, and if you're like us, you might be tempted to try one or two out. But ...