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The three-strand braid is one way to level up your hairstyle, but there's only one way to kick it up a notch: the french braid. This over-under plait has been woven throughout history — from ancient ...

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We're calling it—2024 is the year of French curl braids. The look, which is a box braid done with silky, pre-curled braiding hair, started gaining steam last year and fully took off in the spring.

Okay, don’t get me wrong: I love the look of box braids as much as the next girl—but I do have a couple of gripes. First of all, box braids can take forever (up to 10 hours, to be exact), and no ...

For many generations, braids have symbolized unity, culture and beauty, especially within the Black community. The art of braiding is not just about styling hair. Instead, it’s about celebrating one’s ...

It’s hard to think about your identity as a Black woman without thinking about hair. Whether we want to admit it or not, it plays an integral role in our lives. Lots of Black women have spent years ...