Braiding has long been more than just a hairstyle in the Black community — it is a tradition, a statement of identity and a ...

Music and familiar voices hummed around her Salisbury home. Tahlia McLendon nestled between her mom’s legs on the living room floor, trying to sit still. The youngest’s tiny rows of braids would take ...

Mesyah, 10, said when she first got her hair braided as a little girl, she loved how it made her feel free and like herself. But since entering a more diverse school district in the city of Troy with ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Entrepreneurship is so important to keep our community running. It’s never too early to start getting that hands on training in a real life experience. WHAS11’s Sherlene Shanklin ...

Portland's HairSpiracy is back April 4 with a new celebration of Black hair as art, bringing live artistry, education and ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A recent investigation by Consumer Reports has raised concerns about the safety of synthetic braiding hair, a product widely used by many, especially Black individuals, including ...

For women, hair care can be a sensitive issue. But now one woman is picking a fight over hair care with the state of Texas. Host Michel Martin speaks with Isis Brantley who is suing the state for the ...

Braids are among the most popular protective styles all year round. As fall approaches, you might be thinking about switching out your summer set for fresh new lengths—and a fresh new color. Whether ...

Natural hair braiders are now free to lock, twist, and weave hair in Idaho without the threat of criminal charges or heavy fines, thanks to a bill Gov. Brad Little signed into law last week. Prior to ...