» "Culture Study: African American Women and Hair," a two-credit college course taught by Nancy Nelson, director of Africana education studies at Eastern Washington University, runs from 8 a.m. to 6 p ...

Braids are more than just a hairstyle. They’re a statement of heritage, resilience, and artistry. For centuries, they’ve served as a symbol of identity and community among women of African descent.

Female Marines will be the first members of the U.S. military permitted to wear locks in their hair while in uniform, the service announced Monday. The modifications — which also permit twists — come ...

The U.S. Marine Corps recently approved lock and twist hairstyles in uniform. Lock and twist hairstyles are authorized as long as they are neat and maintain a professional military image. The ...

Although mini braids and mini twists belong to the same family of protective styles, there are visible and significant differences between them. Mini braids are tight and structured with a defined ...

Box braids range from Xsmall to jumbo. They're created using a three-strand braid technique, knotted at the root and falling straight down from the head, and tend to have very precise square or ...