African threading is done all over African to preserve hair. Yemi Alade wore this hairstyle to meet the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for The Earthshot Prize event this year. Yemi loves to make the ...

In many indigenous cultures, a person’s hair is considered the seat of their soul and, it contains certain powers even when cut. When cut, it is still linked to the person and can be used for ...

For many African women, hair is more than just strands; it is a crown of ancestry, resilience and unapologetic beauty. From intricate Bantu knots to free-flowing Fulani braids and natural hair twists, ...

Ghanaian photojournalist and filmmaker Carlos Idun-Tawiah is not a fan of labels. But if he had to pick one for himself, he’d go with “editorial photographer.” The 23-year-old’s fashion photos have ...

Nestled throughout Black neighborhoods, African braiding salons have served as the go-to spot for protective styles. Whether you’re getting traditional box braids or the latest popular bohemian locs, ...

Braids, lashes and radiant skin equals a slay in the driver’s seat.

The show curtain has a picture guide for the uninitiated: box braids, cornrows, micro braids, Ghana braids, tree braids. Even, if you’re lucky and the stylist is in the right mood, kinky twists. All ...

The kaleidoscope of colors and textures on display in “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” demonstrates more than the whims of the women who wear them. Style is about making a personal statement that speaks ...