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There are a few ways to keep hair healthy and strong, but as the name suggests, a protective style shields hair from damage, ...

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Celebrity hairstylist Chuckie Amos has shaped some of pop culture's most enduring images, from Brandy's "The Boy Is Mine" era to Beyoncé's "Dangerously in Love." In conversation, he reflects on how ...

I’ve been a box braids girlie for about five years now. When I was younger, I used to hate box braids, but that’s only because I didn’t know what to do with them. I usually had them black and straight ...

Why Do People Braid Hair? Many people choose braids as their go-to hairstyle because they’re stylish and low maintenance. They also protect your hair from daily styling, breakage, and the elements, ...

Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Sign up The braided hairstyles many Black women and children wear are ...