When it comes to protective hairstyles that combine elegance, versatility, and low maintenance, stitch braids are stealing ...

Nestled throughout Black neighborhoods, African braiding salons have served as the go-to spot for protective styles. Whether you’re getting traditional box braids or the latest popular bohemian locs, ...

Braiding is more than a hairstyle. For generations, African American hair braiding styles have held deep cultural significance, telling stories of survival, status and self-expression. What may seem ...

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Here on The Braid Up, we've seen countless stitch braid remixes, including stunning heart shapes and geometric-crossover patterns. All of these looks are major hits that deserve their flowers, but ...

To playwright Jocelyn Bioh, the African hair braiders of Harlem are icons. “They’re a large part of the economy of Harlem,” Bioh said of the Manhattan neighborhood. “Those are women-owned businesses, ...