Braids have been a significant part of African and African-American culture for centuries. Though their popularity spans across oceans, there are many styles that allow Black people across ...

It's 2:13 p.m. in Mawodoo, a quiet farming village in the Kpandai District of northern Ghana. Under the dense shade of a mango tree, a group of women sit chatting, braiding hair, and lying on straw ...

Hairstylists explain what Ghana braids are, describe the technique, and share advice for wearing the hairstyle. See 33 ways to wear the protective style, here.

Braiding is more than a hairstyle. For generations, African American hair braiding styles have held deep cultural significance, telling stories of survival, ...

Whether you’re new to feed-in braids or rock them regularly, we’re here to share all the different ways you can wear them. From box braids and bun braids to Ghana braids and Fulani braids, we ...

To those acquainted with braiding salons, there are familiar sights: Shine ‘n Jam gel used to neatly part hair on the scalp, packs of braiding hair from preferred vendor X-Pression, and a ...

NEW YORK — Writing what you know works out wonderfully well for playwright Jocelyn Bioh in “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” a sparkling ensemble comedy as tautly woven as one of the ...

Despite her tender age, Nancy has already dazzled the world with her extraordinary talent for hair braiding—a skill her parents believe is nothing short of a natural gift. Little Nancy was busy ...

Here are 28 natural hair braid ideas to try if you're looking for a protective style, from Ghana braids to box braids to braided buns, and more.

The styles in “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” in previews on Broadway, require a wig designer, several braiders, some synthetic hair and lots of patience.