African women have been manipulating their natural hair from time immemorial with different hairstyles that are now adapted to modern hairstyles. In many indigenous cultures, a person’s hair is ...

Some old African hairstyles are back in the spotlight, adding a touch of heritage to modern style. Recently, there's been a renaissance of traditional African hairstyles, as they make a stylish ...

Ghanaian photojournalist and filmmaker Carlos Idun-Tawiah is not a fan of labels. But if he had to pick one for himself, he’d go with “editorial photographer.” The 23-year-old’s fashion photos have ...

Artist Shani Crowe’s exhibition Braids almost crashed the internet this week as striking images of her interpretation of African braiding styles went viral. Evoking the work of African braids ...

The popular African braids can be traced back to the times of slavery and were symbols of resilience. Braiding as a form of communication Enslaved African men, women, and children endured the harsh ...