Word to the wise: it’s time to swap your braided topknot for a cornrow ponytail. First made popular via Brandy as Moesha Mitchell, Janet Jackson in Poetic Justice, and other ‘90s Black television show ...

When it comes to protective styles, you don't get much more low-maintenance than cornrows. After a couple of hours in the chair, you've got a ready-to-go hairstyle for about the next month. But don't ...

The versatility, ease to take care of and low maintenance automatically place cornrows on a pedestal. These stunning lines keep your hair protected and with tons of hairstyles to play with, there is a ...

Braids are both a culturally significant hairstyle as well as a convenient and protective one. Across several cultures, braiding hair is a tradition that people pass down through generations, with ...

Like many Black hairstylists, Kamara grew up doing hair. “Hair is something I’ve always done when I was younger. I had my little dollies and always did my hair myself. Throughout university, I was ...

My first glimpse of Moses Ingram as Inquisitor Reva Sevander in the teaser trailer for the Disney+ show “Obi-Wan Kenobi” transported me way back, beyond the days when I watched my family’s VHS tapes ...

Texture takes spotlight: From pixies to big curls, 2026 hair trends celebrate natural texture, volume, and individuality over high-maintenance styles. Product innovation rises: Curl-focused products ...

Growing up in Amherst, Yasmin Brandford recalls her family being one of only about 20 Black families in the community. She started learning how to braid hair at age 7, practicing on her Barbies and ...