From boho faux locs to intricate box braids, this has led to a shift in human hair. Unheard of before, these braids that are literally plucked from wefts have become the sought-after aesthetic.

Although hairstyles hold deep cultural significance in Nigeria, contemporary fashion has taken the centre stage among women.

As this is a style that can last up to eight weeks, in order to prevent tangles, opt for human hair if you can. And remember, while micro braids aren’t inherently bad for your hair, people with ...

Kim Kardashian West has defended wearing her hair in braids saying she's "not tone deaf". The reality TV star said she chose the style because her daughter North asked her to. The 37-year-old wore ...

Using a small amount of product, like mousse or hair oil, will also help keep up this look, but only add a tiny amount when the braids dry. This low-maintenance style should last up to eight weeks ...

Playwright Jocelyn Bioh’s Broadway hit play “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding ... “She’s a real writer to watch.” ‘The Heart’ — ...

John Wilkins, clinical director at the institute’s Human Longevity Laboratory, puts it like this: “When you ask how old ...

It is also home to something quite singular: the National Black Theatre (NBT), an institution first established in Harlem in ...

The project, a partnership between youth-led organisation RISE.365 and PR agency Good Relations, aims to tackle texturism, a ...