Braids

PHOTO: Zahara's Blue 'Do

Huffington Post | Julee Wilson | Posted 05.12.2012

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Zahara Jolie-Pitt is showing off her colorful side with a brand new 'do. Brad and Angelina's 7-year-old little girl was spotted with bright blue h...

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PHOTOS: Zahara Jolie-Pitt Gets Hair Extensions?

Huffington Post | Julee Wilson | Posted 12.19.2011

Read More: Braids, Zahara, Cirque Du Soleil, Hair-Beauty-Beauty, Angelina Jolie, Braid Extensions, Zahara Jolie-Pitt, Natural Hair, Black Voices News

Zahara Jolie-Pitt is growing up before our eyes and so is her hair. Brad and Angelina's adorable daughter is now sporting braided extensions. Acco...

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Hair Me Out: The Road to Growing an Afro

Karim Orange | Posted 02.14.2012

Read More: Marque, Braids, Natural Hair, Regrow-Hair, Afro, Nedjetti, Cornrows and Co, Pamella Ferrell, Hair-Beauty-Beauty-Hair, Hair-Beauty-Beauty, Hair, Beauty, Black Voices News
Karim Orange

I decided to let my hair grow out until next summer. My goal was to maximize growth and minimize dryness and breakage while growing my afro. Before I get started, I took the time to discuss my options with three different trusted hair specialists and here is the advice I received.

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The Braid Is Back, And It's 'Not Just For Teenagers'

Posted 11.15.2011

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Regularly sported by Cindy Brady and Pippi Longstocking, braids have long been under the exclusive monopoly of precocious youth. Luckily, for those of...

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Show Off Your Shoulder-Braids (PHOTOS)

Posted 10.18.2011

Read More: Braids, Rihanna, Hair-Beauty-Beauty-Hair, Hair Styles, Black Voices News

Long and lovely braids have been thrown around a lot this summer--specifically over the shoulders of some major stars. Try bringing your braid int...

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Side Swiped: Why You'll Be Abandoning Your Middle Part This Summer

Style Section L.A. | Posted 08.29.2011

Read More: Braids, Emma Stone, Blake Lively, Trends, Minka Kelly, Marilyn Monroe, Hair Styles, Fashion, Beauty, Hair, Diane Kruger, Celebrity Style, Los Angeles News
Style Section L.A.

It's summer in L.A. and we're itching to channel the boho spirit as much as the next neurotically SPF-covered girl. But one hippie hallmark we'll be dispensing with this season is the middle part.

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Made With the Braid

Tess Ghilaga | Posted 05.25.2011

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Tess Ghilaga

Braids have always found a home in classic beauty, fashion and popular culture -- and they keep changing with the times.

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Afro-Brazilian History, Beats and Culture

Lauri Lyons | Posted 05.25.2011

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Lauri Lyons

While Africa and America are often recognized as the book ends of the African Diaspora, there is an additional link in the Middle Passage that is less publicized, but no less important.

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A Side Of Locks: Alexander Wang's "Attainable" Braids Were Fashion Week's Most Popular

Pulse by Karin Nelson | Posted 05.25.2011

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"They're attainable," said Guido Palau, the British hairstylist behind both of them. "Women are attracted to that."...

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