Two weeks ago, model Kayra Odore went viral on TikTok (hitting 1.3 million likes and over 3,000 comments) for braiding her own hair backstage during fashion week. The model—recognized by Rihanna, ...

Mesyah, 10, said when she first got her hair braided as a little girl, she loved how it made her feel free and like herself. But since entering a more diverse school district in the city of Troy with ...

The unconventional, 10,000-square-foot salon operates with roughly 400 independent contractors and serves hundreds of ...

Kelly Harvey of Clinton adopted her daughter Mara, who is Black, when she was a little under two years old. Harvey had participated in several trainings on how to care for a foster child and was ...

Glennea DeBose shed tears when she found out about a local day spa for girls sponsoring an event where girls could get their hair braided for free before the start of the upcoming school year. DeBose ...

EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- An Evanston hairstylist has converted a community center into a salon, where she teaches young girls valuable and perhaps profitable skills. Kandi Corbbins, owner of the Ikandi ...

Why Do People Braid Hair? Many people choose braids as their go-to hairstyle because they’re stylish and low maintenance. They also protect your hair from daily styling, breakage, and the elements, ...

This Fourth of July, while many celebrate with fireworks and family, a different kind of celebration is unfolding in East Memphis — one built on confidence, community and a whole lot of braids. Inside ...

For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that these fake hair strands can contain dangerous chemicals that pose a health ...