In the Black community, protective hairstyles are essential and often the go-to hairstyle for any occasion. Box braids, cornrows, twists, faux locs, weaves, crochet hair–the possibilities are endless.

The early-2000s fashion revival continues as synthetic wigs make a stylish comeback alongside bandage dresses, gladiator sandals and ballerina pumps.

From bohemian braids to feed-ins, Black people have always used braided hairstyles for protection, ease and versatility. These braided looks often include trendy and affordable synthetic hair. But ...

For generations, protective styling has been a cornerstone of hair care for many Black women seeking to grow longer, healthier natural hair while expressing their creativity. Box braids, faux locs, ...

From soft and bouncy pixie curls to sleek bone-straight strands, there’s just something about wearing a high-quality wig that immediately pulls your whole outfit together. The girls that know, know.

Assorted hair extensions are displayed at a beauty supply store in Clifton Park. A hairstylist braids the hair of a client at home. Hair beauty products are displayed in the store window at Beauty ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A new Harvard study is raising concerns over the use of synthetic braiding hair, warning that it may contain harmful chemicals that could pose risks to users. The study, ...

Every so often, a new braid style goes viral. From loose hair added to synthetic braids to create boho and Goddess styles, to the rapid rise in popularity of knotless looks once they were introduced, ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Sarah Adero and Linet Akoth weave waste weave hair into door mats in Kisumu. [Michael Mute ...

For many Black women, summertime calls for braids, even if getting them can take hours sitting in a chair. At one Brooklyn salon, these boho knotless braids — where curls dangle outside the braids — ...