While riding on a southbound Link train recently, I saw a man twisting his hair with his right hand. At that moment, around 8 pm, I realized that I no longer twisted my hair into what my mother ...

Protective styles are a fun way to support your natural hair’s health and growth, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get creative with them. Among trending protective styles, barrel twists have gained ...

When it comes to those on a natural hair journey, protective hairstyles are a go-to choice. It’s an easy way to maintain the health of your hair while also achieving a stylish, low-maintenance look.

One of the most popular protective hairstyles out there for natural hair are twists. According to Cantu Beauty brand ambassador and celebrity hairstylist Angela C Stevens, twist hairstyles can be worn ...

Since braids typically follow the traditional three-piece structure, think of twists as a two-strand version created in small boxed sections all over the head. "They tend to be more dense than your ...

Box braids, faux locs, cornrows, Senegalese twists — there’s no shortage of protective hairstyles to request at a salon or to do yourself these days. But a new look is gaining popularity among your ...

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In my younger years, there was a stretch when I didn't go to the barbershop often. Back then, I grew my hair long. Real long. Big Afro long. When I did go, I didn't want the barber to mess up my ...

Since staying at home to prevent the spread of coronavirus, many of us have had to learn how to maintain our hair without those regular trips to the salon. (Or if you’re like my husband and my boys, ...