Braids are both a culturally significant hairstyle as well as a convenient and protective one. Across several cultures, braiding hair is a tradition that people pass down through generations, with ...

Y’all, it’s been a week. And even though I can’t really put out the dumpster fire that is the world right now, I can give you a little distraction. This week on The Braid Up, we’re featuring a classic ...

Omenaa Boakye is a fashion and beauty writer and editor from the UK. Her byline has appeared in The London Times, Stylist, Brides, and BET, amongst others. Kieaundria is a writer for InStyle. She is a ...

Cornrows have been used in Africa as a symbol to conserve traditional practices. They are also a good way to stretch natural hair. Swirled patterns and vibrant colours are ways to experiment with the ...