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Braids That You'll Fall In Love With

Bellasugar.com | Posted 05.21.2013 | Style

Braided hairstyles are a Summer essential for a handful of reasons; they keep your hair off your face, they transition flawlessly from the beach to th...

Step Up to the Plait

Alexis Johnson and Kathryn Romeyn | Posted 05.01.2013 | Style
Alexis Johnson and Kathryn Romeyn

From spring runways to music festivals, braids are (still) everywhere -- this time, the dirtier the better.

What To Do When Your Hair Is Super Dirty

The Huffington Post | Dana Oliver | Posted 05.01.2013 | Style

There is hope, ladies!

PHOTOS: The Braids Are Back

The Huffington Post | Julee Wilson | Posted 04.05.2013 | Black Voices

Bold printed ensembles and a head full of box braids have become one of Solange Knowles' signature looks. However, it was big sister Beyoncé who was ...

Is A Fishtail Braid Actually Easy To Achieve?

The Huffington Post | Michelle Persad | Posted 03.22.2013 | Style

A beauty novice tested out the trend.

Work Vs. Hair

The Huffington Post | Julee Wilson | Posted 03.13.2013 | Black Voices

Is the texture or style of your hair preventing you from being hired? Sounds like a pretty silly question, however it was precisely the topic at hand ...

PHOTOS: Oprah's Hair Through the Years

OWN | Posted 03.04.2013 | OWN

From braids and bangs to perms and natural styles, Oprah's hair has a history of hits and misses that -- luckily for us -- has been well-documented. ...

PHOTO: Janet Brings Back The Braids!

The Huffington Post | Julee Wilson | Posted 02.22.2013 | Black Voices

There have been a slew of celebrities rocking braids lately--Beyonce, Christina Milian and Willow Smith, to name a few. But no plaits can compare to J...

Lucy Liu Goes Rogue With A Fishtail Braid

Posted 01.13.2013 | Style

Going rogue with hair and makeup on the red carpet can usually end with disastrous results, often with the honor of worst beauty look. Lucy Liu proved...

PHOTO: Christina Milian Rocks 'Poetic Justice' Braids

The Huffington Post | Julee Wilson | Posted 01.08.2013 | Black Voices

The long, thick and gorgeous braids that Janet Jackson rocked in the movie "Poetic Justice," which we all wanted back in 1993, are definitely just as ...

3 Ways To Wear Frida Kahlo's Fabric Woven Braids

The Huffington Post | Dana Oliver | Posted 10.09.2012 | Style

Just in case bushy unibrows aren't your thing.

PHOTOS: The Highs And Lows Of Braid History

The Huffington Post | Simone Kitchens | Posted 10.04.2012 | Style

The one hairstyle that never really goes out of style.

Fishtail Braids Make A Big Splash At Fashion Week

The Huffington Post | Dana Oliver | Posted 10.11.2012 | Style

Goodbye French braid, and hello fishtail! The sea-inspired braided hairstyle made a big splash at New York Fashion Week, proving this is spring 2013's...

PHOTOS: Braids Are Back!

Huffington Post | Julee Wilson | Posted 01.08.2013 | Black Voices

Braids are back, baby! Well, let's be honest--they really didn't go anywhere. But with celebs like Solange Knowles, Beyonce, and even little Zahara Jo...

PHOTO: Zahara's Blue 'Do

Huffington Post | Julee Wilson | Posted 05.12.2012 | Black Voices

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...

PHOTOS: Zahara Jolie-Pitt Gets Hair Extensions?

Huffington Post | Julee Wilson | Posted 12.19.2011 | Black Voices

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...

Hair Me Out: The Road to Growing an Afro

Karim Orange | Posted 02.14.2012 | Black Voices
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.

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

Posted 11.15.2011 | Fifty

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

Beyoncé's Banging Side Braid: How To Get The Look!

Stylelist/The Huffington Post | Dana Oliver | Posted 10.11.2012 | Style

Beyoncé. Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images With in-between weather in our forecast, Beyoncé's banging side braid is the perfect go-to 'do....

Show Off Your Shoulder-Braids (PHOTOS)

Posted 10.18.2011 | Black Voices

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...

What We're Trying Now: Summer Braids

The Huffington Post | Simone Kitchens | Posted 10.11.2012 | Style

Clockwise from left: Emilio Pucci FW2011 - GoRunway.com, Alterna, Bumble and Bumble, Mara Hoffman 2012, Y3 FW2011 - GoRunway.com Last week in...

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

Style Section L.A. | Posted 08.29.2011 | Los Angeles
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.

Made With the Braid

Tess Ghilaga | Posted 05.25.2011 | Style
Tess Ghilaga

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

Afro-Brazilian History, Beats and Culture

Lauri Lyons | Posted 05.25.2011 | World
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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.

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

Pulse by Karin Nelson | Posted 05.25.2011 | Style

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