Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. For many women with Afro-textured hair, summertime means scouting out the perfect braids. Hotter weather calls ...

Dating back 5000 years, braids have long played a significant role in the expression of Black women. The origin of hair-braiding can be traced back to 3500 BC, where the Himba people of Namibia ...

Tyla is a frequent wearer of protective styles, but judging by a few of her most recent red carpet moments, she's also a big ...

Android Phones are Getting a One-tap Gemini Summary Button Android phones are getting a dedicated Google Gemini summarisation shortcut. Discover how this Android AI feature works, how to use it and ...

Read this before your next braid styling session. Protective hairstyles have become a go-to look for many women of color that would like to give their natural strands a break — especially during the ...

If you’re starting your natural hair journey and looking for a protective style, look no further than simple cornrows. It’s totally up to you how many braids you’re going for (and how far apart you ...

From tightrope-taut pigtail braids to neon-bright locs and a sculptural plaited updo inspired by African royalty of centuries past, braided styles of all shapes, sizes, and textures are taking center ...

Here, we break down the multi-hyphenate's gorgeous CFDA look and what you should know about the Tigrayan style.

When it comes to natural hairstyles for Black women over 50, there are a few timeless trends to be aware of. Whether you're looking for a simple short crop, or something a little more styled, there ...

The Navy has expanded its hair rules for female sailors, now permitting braids, ponytails and lock hairstyles. Women in the Navy will also be allowed to wear wider hair buns under the new rules that ...

How synthetic braiding hair may be putting Black women’s health in jeopardy For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found ...