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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

From vacation prep to major life milestones, let’s explore why getting braided up is so important.

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, ...

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 ...