Hairstyles deeply rooted in tradition are making a confident return – and for African women, it’s more than just a trend.

You’ll find different styles, with tips on how to bring your chosen look to life. Call it your visual wishlist or braid ...

Many Black women have hair types and workplace-favored styles that require careful attention, and they can spend hundreds of dollars at salons each month on extensions, weaves, wigs and braids.

FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM @maryamjhampton This video is showing you guys how my mom cornrows my hair with extensions. I used one pack of braiding hair from the beauty supply store and I use curls blue ...

On the basketball star’s 50th birthday, ESSENCE takes a look back at all the stellar braid moments that started trends on the ...