God bless my mama, but she made sure my tresses were dressed in plaits or in various ... double standard of our hairstyles being accepted when they’re worn on non-Black heads yet frowned upon ...

Single-plaited hairstyles – where the hair is combed ... braiding is a potent symbol of black heritage and identity. Most extension hair is synthetic, a tradition that comes from ancient Egypt ...

these styles promise to inspire and ignite your next hair adventure. Box braids are a timeless choice, offering both style and protection for Black women. These individual plaits, typically square ...

Some old African hairstyles are back in the spotlight ... Cornrows, intricate braids that are plaited close to the scalp, have been a staple hairstyle in Africa for centuries.

The styles in “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” in previews ... Agins Known for her amusing scripts and plaited hairstyles, Jocelyn Bioh can count only three times when she was without braids.