Black women may not have long, flowing hair like Caucasian and Asian women, but they sure have a hair type versatile enough to be manipulated into any style. If they don’t wear African braids, they’ll either rock their natural hair…
If I told you every woman who loves to braid her hair has tried feed-in braids styles, would you believe me? Take a trip to Instagram or Pinterest and search for this hairstyle. You’ll find tons of pictures that prove…
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…
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…
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…
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…
It’s that time of the year when red and white will be the order of the day. And if you’ve got a date with your val, you not only need to know how to rock red outfits. You also should…
Apart from our language and native attire, another thing peculiar about the African culture is our hairstyles. And today, these traditional African hairstyles have gone mainstream. Women of other races wear them, including your favorite celebrities such as Rihanna, Beyonce,…
