Braids feel normal today. They show up everywhere, so familiar that we rarely stop to think about where they began. But asking where braids come from and why they have lasted for centuries opens up a ...

Braids have a long, rich, storied history that intertwines both practicality and cultural status. The French braid, in particular, dates back thousands of years to North Africa and ancient Greece, but ...

Colorful ribbons in the red and green colors of the Mexican flag weaved into twin braids have emerged as a new symbol of resistance among some Latinas. Dulce Flores and Angie Portillio said they felt ...

I will never forget the first time I saw Fulani braids. I was obsessed for a plethora of reasons: their versatility, the unique patterns they created with hair, the beautiful tricolor combinations ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tiana Randall is a writer whose work intersects style and sports. “Zoe Kravitz’s braids are an epidemic,” says one TikTok user in ...

While braids are a popular, universal protective style that has myriad merits and dates back across cultures for thousands of years, getting them is a costly and lengthy process that still takes hours ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester General Hospital went into lockdown on Tuesday morning after a patient in the emergency department brought in by police escaped, the hospital confirmed. The hospital went ...

While you can easily achieve a French braid on fresh, clean hair, or few-days-old hair, it can be helpful to start your prep when you wash and dry. Russell says that creating the right texture is ...

For those of us with afro-textured hair, protective styles – like boho braids and locs – are an investment in our hair health. Due to the delicacy of our coils, regular hydration, detangling, scalp ...

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 ...

Despite how much of the technological world has gone all-in on wireless devices, cables are still necessary for many uses. Folks rely on them every day to charge their phones — except for those who've ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The nurses’ union at Rochester General Hospital is accusing the hospital of failing to meet the minimum staffing standards set by their contract. The Rochester Union of Nurses and ...