Big braid hairstyles are impossible to ignore—and that’s exactly the point. Defined by their fuller shape, eye-catching plays ...

Whether you prefer sleek cornrows, romantic micro braids, or playful space buns, these braided hairstyles offer plenty of ...

A new style has driven up demand at salons in Harlem and Brooklyn. A new approach to hairstyling is taking root at salons like Braided.Credit...Makeda Sandford for The New York Times Supported by By ...

Starting a successful braids salon can be an exciting venture for anyone passionate about hair care and beauty services. As the popularity of braided hairstyles continues to rise, tapping into this ...

Braids are one of the most versatile hairstyles, working as protective styles, polished everyday looks, and statement-making ...

It takes most people years to land on a signature look. Yinka Ogunbiyi solidified box braids as hers when she was just five years old. That’s pretty early to settle on a beauty uniform, yes, but as a ...

NBC Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more. Braids have been my go-to protective style for most of my ...

For many Black women, summertime calls for braids, even if getting them can take hours sitting in a chair. At one Brooklyn salon, these boho knotless braids — where curls dangle outside the braids — ...

To playwright Jocelyn Bioh, the African hair braiders of Harlem are icons. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “They’re a large part of ...

HaloBraid aims to help salons speed up braiding with its first device, slated to launch later this year, that acts as a braiding assistant for professional stylists.

Nadine Djuiko braids extensions into a client’s hair with one hand and answers her phone with the other, while switching between speaking French and English as she talks to staff and customers. She’s ...