Michelle Obama says wearing braids is ‘freedom’ ahead of release of book about style while First Lady

Michelle Obama may be sporting her signature silk press on the cover of People magazine’s latest issue, but the former First ...

9 best protective hairstyles to flatter every face shape – from flat twist updos to knotless braids

Jacqui recommends leaning into slanted parts to soften the strong lines featured in square-shaped faces. The subtle tweak ...
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Tyla’s Half-Braided Hairstyle Is the Epitome of Chic Protective Styling

Even more importantly, at the very front of her hair was a single cornrow, which is a clever trick to keep her edges intact longer than with a traditional extension install. The result is an ...

Black Harvard alumni invent hair-braiding robot that could transform salons forever

Halo Braid, winner of the 2025 President’s Innovation Challenge Award at the Harvard Innovation Lab, has devised a ...
The Week

Fact check | Ponytails, braids, buns: Is your favourite hairstyle silently causing hair loss?

Tight hairstyles like ponytails, braids, and buns can cause traction alopecia, a type of hair loss from constant tension on ...
Soap Central

Why did Michelle Obama avoid wearing braids during her time in the White House?

Michelle Obama a name synonymous with understated style, leadership and grace. As the first Black First Lady of the United ...