African braids are the holy grail of African women's hair. The qualities of African hair make it possible for African women ...

If you want to go all out, you can use African-themed beads. These are ideal for artistic people who do not necessarily have office jobs. If you have an office job and wish to use beads, you can use ...

Muhammad (Vanessa/Sheila/Radia), Melanie Brezill (Michelle/Chrissy/LaNiece), Victoire Charles (Jaja), Bisserat Tseggai (Miriam), Jordan Rice (Marie), Tiffany Renee Johnson (Aminata) and Mia Ellis ...

JaJa’s African Hair Braiding – Photo: T. Charles Erickson READ THIS REVIEW IN THE MAGAZINE Take it from somebody who’s sat in a stylist’s chair at an African hair braiding shop in Harlem ...

In this article, you'll discover 10 simple hairstyles that are perfect for busy ladies who want to look polished without ...

With my hair pulled up, your eye goes straight to the platinum volume. Willow Smith's goddess braids were done in a soft, caramel brown from the start of the braid to the ends. But because her ...

Using a small amount of product, like mousse or hair oil, will also help keep up this look, but only add a tiny amount when the braids dry. This low-maintenance style should last up to eight weeks ...

A version of this essay was originally published in the African Youth Survey in August 2024. Africa is young and female. Despite the dominant Western discourse that focuses on the continent’s vast ...