Bangs frame the face and — at their best — signal a certain sartorial insouciance (see: Jane Birkin). But they also grow ...

Last month, Consumer Reports released a study showing dangerous chemicals in a number of braiding hair brands. Local stylist Lavonne Latham Harris says she chooses her extensions carefully.

Chase Infiniti’s Oscars hairstyle draws attention after “undone” remark, highlighting braid styling and representation ...

One hairstylist is giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at the NFL — one braid at a time. Karina Hibbitt, 22, a braider based in Seattle, has gone viral after sharing TikTok videos of herself styling ...

Maryam Hampton showcases her top Zaful picks for spring and summer fashion, including crochet crop tops, ripped denim shorts, ...

Nothing ruins a vacation more than a mad dash to sort out your strands. Scroll on for 21 perfect protective styles for ...

Join Maryam J. Hampton as she shares her experience with crochet faux locs, using the Freetress Braid Soft Faux Loc Wavy Lite hair for a stunning protective hairstyle. In this tutorial, Maryam reveals ...

The loose strands in boho braids are prone to get tangled so properly maintaining the hair will prolong it's wear. First, ...

Seasons are temporary. But, at Paris Fashion Week, we’re reminded that pick-and-drop braids are forever. It’s true that smaller braids last longer, and on the front row, they survived the test of time ...

When Consumer Reports first tested synthetic braiding hair last year, scientists found potentially dangerous heavy metals and volatile organic compounds in the vast majority of samples. James Rogers, ...

Maggie Donahue is an Associate Editor on Health’s Updates team. Maggie holds an M.S. from the Columbia University School of Journalism and has over six years of experience in digital media. Susan Bard ...

JuQuita Vance of Lush Beauty Lounge in Milwaukee is teaching students that braiding is more than a hairstyle — it's a tradition rooted in survival, identity and pride. Braids have been a part of ...