Soft copper wire : 20 gauge ( wire diameter 0.8mm ) : 3 strands, each 40cm ( 16 inch) 4mm cone crystal If you make a bracelet ...

Soft copper wire: for rings with diameter 1.5 - 2cm - 20 gauge (wire diameter 0.8mm): 45cm (18 inch) - 22 gauge (wire ...

Here's today's Strands answers and hints. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Strands, ...

I will never forget the first time I saw Fulani braids. I was obsessed for a plethora of reasons: their versatility, the unique patterns they created with hair, the beautiful tricolor combinations ...

Black folks —and women in particular — are familiar with the exhausting process of getting our hair braided, or worse, receiving a “Hey girl” text from our stylists, meaning our hair’s not getting ...

If you’ve succumbed to a paisley print dress, some slouchy boots, or a crochet bikini, then chances are you’re already well aware that boho is this summer’s biggest trend. It doesn’t just extend to ...

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A woman from Cameroon, Africa is being celebrated for providing opportunities for African hair braiders as her 24/7 braiding shop in Bowie, Maryland goes viral. Nadine’s Braiding Shop was showcased on ...

Although this year’s ESSENCE Festival of Culture has come to a close, protective style season is still in full swing. And, what better place to find Black hair inspiration than at Essence Festival’s ...

"You know, if you wear braids and a big hat, it makes you look even more Indigenous," my aunt said, as if offering some kind of life advice. I felt a tiny part of myself shrink in that moment, but I ...

Your complete guide to soothing tight braids and keeping your scalp happy We’ve all been there: you walk out of the salon with gorgeous new braids, but by day two, your scalp is screaming for mercy.