Even in one of The Root’s Blackest Cities in America—black girls can’t wear natural hair for a black-themed musical production. This is the scenario that reportedly played out at Uptown Dance ...

CHICAGO — A new social enterprise is empowering Black girls to feel good about themselves and their natural hair. The workshop for young girls, ‘Braids and Brilliance’ takes place in Bronzeville this ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For many generations, braids have symbolized unity, culture and beauty, especially within the Black community. The art of braiding ...

Experimenting with your natural hair is always a fun time, whether you are transitioning from a relaxer or have been embracing your texture for as long as you can remember. While we adore more ...

For great pianists, hours and hours of practice makes hand placement second nature and seemingly effortless. The same is true of people who skillfully craft beautiful braids, according to the founder ...