From Denzel Washington to Michael B. Jordan, reflecting on these first Oscars moments reminds us that success starts with a ...

By Laudia Anyorkor Nunoo, GNA Tema, March 09, GNA – Hair has long been regarded as an important symbol of beauty, identity, and cultural expression among women in many societies. From childhood to ...

Almost every Black woman or girl has, at some point, purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists or faux locs.

Almost every Black woman or girl has, at some point, purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists or faux locs. For many Black women, these “protective styles” are worn year-round to ...

Growing up in Amherst, Yasmin Brandford recalls her family being one of only about 20 Black families in the community. She started learning how to braid hair at age 7, practicing on her Barbies and ...

Growing up, my relationship with my hair was anything but simple. I was raised in a Dominican household where curly hair wasn't seen as beautiful; it was seen as something to fix, smooth out, and ...

When it comes to getting faux anything, you want it to look as real as possible. The same goes for your faux locs—they should appear to be growing out of your head and to have taken years of grooming ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Among the many popular protective styles, faux locs are a crowd favorite. Mimicking the look of traditional locs, they provide all ...

Some may recall when Zendaya, then best known as a Disney star, arrived on the red carpet of the 2015 Academy Awards dressed in a white off-the-shoulder gown by Vivienne Westwood and her hair in ...

Invisible locs are among many of the most popular hair trends to make a comeback this year. This fun, protective hairstyle is perfect for summer, as many people prefer short bobs to stay cool. But if ...

Like many Black women, I grew up wearing protective styles to give my natural or processed hair a break. When I was young, I was devoted to braids — cornrows and box braids in particular. As an adult, ...