At What Point Can Braids Start to Do More Harm Than Good?
Dr. Kikam says that, when possible, it’s typically a good idea to avoid extensions altogether—or at least to use minimal additional hair. However, if you do decide to add a …
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A Biography in Braids | Vogue
I am four years old. One of my earliest memories is the feeling of my mother combing my curls with her fingers, the rhythmic tug, tension, and release as she …
The Bride Wore Wedding Braids
Similar to how you found me on TikTok, I went to Pinterest and typed in “Black girl wedding hairstyles.” All of them were wigs. Really? Yeah—that classic straight updo with …
The Best Braids in Vogue
When a room full of Vogue editors sat down to discuss this year’s Global Women portfolio, we quickly focused on that beauty rite that unites so many disparate communities around the world—hair …
The Women Braiding Their Way Around the World for Fashion Month
“It was always a gift—I knew how to braid when I was a seven-year-old,” Harlem-born hair artist Shamicka Williams tells Vogue. “It turned into a wonderful business that has taken …
Telling the Story of Oaxaca’s Indigenous Culture, One Strand at a Time
Every July, the women of Oaxaca, Mexico, prepare for Guelaguetza, a festival that celebrates the Mexican state’s Indigenous culture. On top of wearing the traje, the traditional clothing representative of …