Hot glue guns are pretty simple beasts: there’s an on/off switch, a heating element, and a source of current, be it battery or wired. You turn it on, and the heater starts warming up; ...

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 ...

Black folks —and women in particular — are familiar with the exhausting process of getting our hair braided, or worse, receiving a “Hey girl” text from our stylists, meaning our hair’s not getting ...

The fighting was for practice as the weapons were not OSHA approved, but safety was paramount over the weekend. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent) Spectators enjoyed the fighting while those who ...

When I braid, regardless of whether my fellow braiders and I are singing Lorde songs or gossiping about frat parties, I feel intrinsically linked to my people. Like my mother, my grandmother and all ...

A woman from Cameroon, Africa is being celebrated for providing opportunities for African hair braiders as her 24/7 braiding shop in Bowie, Maryland goes viral. Nadine’s Braiding Shop was showcased on ...

Nestled throughout Black neighborhoods, African braiding salons have served as the go-to spot for protective styles. Whether you’re getting traditional box braids or the latest popular bohemian locs, ...

Fairphone has launched its sixth-generation phone designed to be user-serviceable, long-lasting, and eco-friendly. The Fairphone (Gen. 6) is more compact than past iterations, with a 6.31-inch display ...

Braided cables have a cool, woven exterior made from materials like nylon, wrapping around the standard cable core. This gives them an instant "premium" vibe compared to the usual smooth, flexible ...

If you love creative paracord projects, mind-blowing weaves, and unique survival gear, you need to follow me! Join the Weavers of Eternity community for expert tutorials, fun challenges, and must-know ...

Doctors are calling it a health emergency: A new study found harmful, cancer-causing chemicals in some synthetic braiding hair products. Channel 2’s Audrey Washington spoke with health experts and ...

Braid styles are forever — the classics will always be the classics. But every once in a while, everybody is obsessed with one specific style, and all the braiders are flooded with the same set of ...