At a time when Black and marginalized groups are under attack, Adiba Nelson drops a children’s book that reinforces Black aesthetics and identity. The Afro-Latina author does this through the eyes of ...

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It’s no secret that Afro and curly hair can be complex to navigate around. Methods to manage it have of course evolved from simple box braids or cornrows to styles such as dreadlocks, faux locs, and ...

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Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Critic’s Pick Jocelyn Bioh’s Broadway playwriting debut, set in a Harlem hair braiding shop, is a hot and hilarious workplace sitcom. By Jesse Green ...

In today’s ever-growing world of braids, R&B artist Tyla stands as the latest muse for the freestyle-braid trend. Known for their fluidity of intricate patterns, swirls, and spontaneous shapes, ...