Yahoo Lifestyle presents the natural hair stories of five individuals who learned through adversity how to embrace and celebrate their curls, kinks, braids, and locs with pride.

Braids on men used to be frowned upon, but welcome to the 21st century! Old doctrines have passed away, and new ones are taking root. Everywhere you turn, there’s a young man with braided hair and ...

Thinking of rocking your natural hair, locs, or braids on your wedding day? Here are the best bridal hairstyles that celebrate your texture. When it comes to the conversation about what hairstyle to ...

Lightweight, springy, and quick to install, passion twists are an incredibly popular way to wear natural hair. But with all of the twists, braids, and buns, out there, what makes this protective style ...

I’ve never quite been the protective hairstyle believer, and have only had my hair braided twice before. But this year, I decided to give faux locs a try, and I quite liked the experience. Faux locs ...

Learn how to properly braid down locs for a flawless wig install. This technique keeps your look smooth and natural every time. IRS $1,400 stimulus check deadline is soon — here’s who is eligible and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Protective hairstyles are a tried and true method for maintaining healthy hair, while still expressing your individuality. Styles, ...

Syracuse, N.Y. — In Black communities, hair salons represent so much more than a place to get a quick trim. For a lot of us, salons and the stylists within them represent a space of solace–a home away ...

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If you're a black woman who grew up in the ‘90s, chances are that you probably fell in love with box braids courtesy of Janet Jackson in "Poetic Justice," Brandy in "Moesha," and Stacey Dash in ...

(AP) - A Texas high school sent a Black student back to in-school suspension Tuesday for refusing to change his hairstyle, renewing a monthslong standoff over a dress code policy the teen’s family ...