I am what you might call a little hair obsessed. You can't tell by looking at me though - I’ve worn the same style for a decade. But when it comes to thinking about, talking about and marveling at ...

For many generations, braids have symbolized unity, culture and beauty, especially within the Black community. The art of braiding is not just about styling hair. Instead, it’s about celebrating one’s ...

It started with a simple call to action framed as a question, “Can we start a braids thread?” Twitter user @__AutumnStarr tweeted it and within moments, it had thousands of shares and retweets.

Something told me to keep my braids in a little while longer, but I wanted to try this thing called “letting my hair breathe,” which apparently I don’t do often enough. Little did I know, a pandemic ...

Box braids are one of the most popular styles for Summer vacation thanks to stars like Beyoncé and movies like Poetic Justice. This style uses synthetic, straight hair to create long plaits The term ...

Even in one of The Root’s Blackest Cities in America—black girls can’t wear natural hair for a black-themed musical production. Suggested Reading ‘Girlfriends’ 25th Anniversary: Where the Cast Is ...

'I didn’t realize the lack of ownership I had in my hair until I tried to switch it up' CINCINNATI -- After eight years as a news reporter and anchor, I just started wearing my hair in braids on air ...

Two Black students, who are also twin sisters, at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School right outside of Boston have been punished for wearing braids to school. Deanna and Mya Cook, who are 15, have ...

Bhad Bhabie likes wearing box braids and she's not here for people telling her she can't rock them. On Tuesday (Dec. 3), the "Bestie" rapper jumped on her Instagram Story to address people who said ...