“Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” gets its New England premiere with Speakeasy Stage Company May 2-31 at the Boston Center for ...

Trends transforming natural hair care for Black women, from innovative protective styles to eco-friendly products driving the ...

Michelle Obama has always been a beacon of grace, intelligence, and style. But at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on ...

Protective hairstyles like braids are often a go-to option for Black women. They help keep natural hair thriving, limiting ...

Discover the 40 Best African Hair Braiding Styles for Women with Images – your ultimate guide to trendy and traditional braided hairstyles.

Microlending is the practice of providing small loans to individuals or groups who can’t access traditional financial services. In South Africa, microlenders have become a critical lever for financial ...

The African minigrid market is expanding, driving up electrification rates and spurring job creation. However, a new report from the Africa Minigrid Developers Association found that regulatory ...

Micro braids can be styled in numerous ways and accessorized using ... Jumbo knotless box braids are popular among African-American women. Sections of hair are divided and neatly braided into a boxy ...

Are women in South Africa worried that their braids might be causing them harm? DW visited salons in Johannesburg to find out.

In the 1960s and again in the 2000s, the natural hair movement encouraged people to embrace their natural texture, reviving interest in traditional African ... braids, twist styles, or even micro ...

“Similar to box braids but tinier, micro braids are a protective style that behaves in a similar way to straight hair — with an added depth of texture,” says Smith. “You can tie them ...

Below, Denis shares the creative process behind bringing Doechii’s braids to life for her Woman of the Year honor—which was their first collaboration, along with a glimpse into her personal ...