Braiding is more than a hairstyle. For generations, African American hair braiding styles have held deep cultural significance, telling stories of survival, status and self-expression. What may ...

Ahead, get some inspiration for all of the hairstyles every Black person needs to try at least once. Knotless braids are a Black hairstyle that is often touted as a more pain-free alternative to ...

Stylists told Insider they challenge stereotypes to celebrate the African roots of hair braiding. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. With the rise of the digital age, Black women have ...

Deanna and Mia Cook, 15, who are black, were given detentions because the Mystic Valley Regional Charter School dress code says braid extensions aren't allowed. Deanna says she thinks the hair ...

Over the weekend, the reality TV star took a break from rocking her ice blond bob to debut her newest look: a beaded, braided style, which she called "Bo Derek braids." "So, guys, I did Bo Derek ...

The U.S. Army’s new ban on many types of ethnic hairstyles has African-American women who wear their coifs in dreadlocks, braids and cornrows in a twist. The Army’s regulations stipulate such ...

For many black women, maintaining the perfect hairstyle is a central goal. Using weaves or braids to achieve a look without thinking of the consequences is common, but the damaging results are far ...