Micro braids are a lightweight and versatile option. Micro braids have never gone anywhere, but the dainty take on protective styles is nevertheless having a heightened resurgence. It's no wonder why, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For many Black women, braids, wigs, and weaves are more than just a hairstyle. They’re a cultural expression, protective care, and ...

Before the oppressive summer heat descends on Atlanta, therapist Brittanee Sims usually gets her thick, curly hair braided at a salon to preserve her healthy mane. But it’s more expensive this year.

Last year, Consumer Reports conducted a study that found carcinogens, a substance that can increase the risk of cancer, in 10 popular synthetic braiding hair brands. The study raised questions about ...

Every so often, a protective style comes along that completely shakes up the hair community. Boho braids are a perfect example, going from a simple concept to a cult favorite almost overnight. Now, a ...