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One thing about African braids is their versatility. Just when you think you’ve had enough of cornrows and box braids, you realize there’s a lot more you haven’t tried out. And most of the time, these new ones are variations…
When I was a little child, I marveled at women who wore long hairstyles. There’s this alluring feel that comes with how long hair sways whenever the wind blows. This thrilled me as a child and I made a mental…
Just when you think you’ve tried all the African braids in the world, another comes up on your bucket list—Fulani braids. Like every attachment hairstyle, this coiffure is beautiful and versatile. Perhaps, it’s why Alicia Keys is known to wear…
All around the world are women with different types of hair. But two are common among African women: relaxed hair and natural hair. While the former is a chemical-induced offshoot of the latter, the latter, otherwise known as virgin hair,…
The first time I heard the term “Brazilian hair” was in the early 2010s. It was the talk of the women’s hair space to the extent that musicians like Chuddy K dedicated a four-minute song to it. If you’re a…
If your natural hair isn’t long or you just want to switch up your hairstyle, hair extensions are your ticket to getting a gorgeous look. Extensions have become a must-have for every woman whether your hair is African, Asian, or…
Senegalese twists are one of the black hairstyles that are easy to install and take out. Once you arrive at the salon and your hairstylist gets to work, rest assured they’ll be done in an hour or two. And when…
Titi wanted to braid her hair. But the thought of sitting for long hours to install some cute box braids was the last thing on her mind. Besides that, she wanted something that would save her from going to the…
When I was a child, there was this rumor about weaves that gave me the creeps. I don’t know if it was a conspiracy theory or if it had an iota of truth in it. But here’s the gist that…
As I began the introduction of this piece, my mind flashed back to the day my friend wore a braided ponytail. Before this day, she had refused to have her hair done. And so, she went about with her natural…
Apart from the color of our skin, one other thing peculiar about black women (both in Africa and in diaspora) is our kinky hair. It may not be as long or sleek as our Caucasian and Asian sisters but it…
African braids are attachment hairstyles that never go out of style. From cornrows to shuku, box braids, knotless braids, and what have you, these styles remain evergreen. But there’s something else they have in common: you can tweak them to…
Being a naturalista is all sweet and fun until it’s time to style your hair and you feel pain. It’s why some ladies in the natural hair gang sometimes rock their hair like that without going to the salon. Afro…
If there’s one attachment hairstyle that’ll always be in vogue it has to be box braids hairstyles. This coiffure has been in existence for as long as I can remember. And the crazy thing about it is that it doesn’t…
