Local cosmetology students said hair braiding is more than just a style; it’s a way to symbolize their past. Genexis Diaz knew from a young age that she wanted to get ...

From a young age, Victoria Okwudi, Nurs ’25, was drawn to the art of braiding and styling Black hair. She grew up in ...

The CROWN takes a look at the origins of African American hairstyles, its beauty, resilience and cultural significance.

With a number of black haircare products on the market, its hard to decide which one helps or hurts our hair. Here's what to ...

Different African communities have developed distinct hairstyles that have crossed the Atlantic into the western world and have influenced global beauty trends. In ancient African societies, the ...

Survivor 48' cast reveal their first impressions of each other heading into the game, and they are not all good.

Famed amongst other tribes for being successful in using traditional herbs and fire to protect themselves in battle, the Bakgatla-ba-Kgafela have since lived a secluded yet prosperous existence ...

The 500-year-old beauty ritual, known as African threading, is a captivating process that promises to strengthen and protect hair, giving it the chance to flourish without modern heat styling tools.

Shells have been sewn into traditional African masks and robes, adorning garments with the spiritual symbol. Today, cowrie shells are used to embellish braids, locs, and other natural hairstyles ...

This double dutch braid hairstyle is a classic that we've all worn at some point in our lives. It became more popular in recent years as pop culture celebrities began sporting it on a regular basis, ...

It's just not comprehensive. It's just not giving the next steps," says Erin Maybin, a cofounder of The Natural Hairstyle & Braid Coalition, a nonprofit that seeks to rename and strengthen New ...