Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. For many women with Afro-textured hair, summertime means scouting out the perfect braids. Hotter weather calls ...

London-based hair and beauty journalist Sue Omar is hell-bent on celebrating the black woman's crowning glory: her hair. She is exploring the mystique of Afro hair in a special six-part series for ...

At a time when Black and marginalized groups are under attack, Adiba Nelson drops a children’s book that reinforces Black aesthetics and identity. The Afro-Latina author does this through the eyes of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When it comes to protective styles, braids will forever be a fan favorite. They can be chic or casual, depending on how you decide ...

For generations, students have done hair for other students on campus — in dorm rooms, lounges, staff offices or anywhere ...

Braids are one of the most popular hairstyles for black women, worn by celebrities and aunties alike - but questions are being raised about its effects on our health. The process can last up to five ...

The popular African braids can be traced back to the times of slavery and were symbols of resilience. Braiding as a form of communication Enslaved African men, women, and children endured the harsh ...

African braided hairstyles are all the rage among Ho Chi Minh City’s young people after artists began popularizing the trend at local rap contests recently. Tran Hoang Thuy, 21, said she had tried a ...