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 ...

Fishbone braids, also known as fishtail braids, are one of the most versatile and elegant hairstyles. They are perfect for both casual and formal occasions. These braids give a unique twist to regular ...

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 ...

This time, when Noah Lyles graced the Japan National Stadium, he was sporting a hairstyle with blonde deadlocks. The hairstyle was very similar to the one he had back in 2022, when he recorded the ...

Robert Fishbone, Sarah Linquist, and their first mural, "Wally," which they painted just out of college. Robert Fishbone has been painting murals in St. Louis since before it was cool—200 or so across ...

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 ...

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 ...

Well, during a phone call with Fishbone’s Chris Dowd last week in honor of their upcoming Van Buren show, he asked me, “When was the last time you listened to a Fishbone record?” Then he added, “Be ...

The initial single from Stockholm Syndrome (June 27), Fishbone’s first new album in nearly two decades, arrived shortly before last year’s presidential election. The bluntly titled “Racist Piece of ...

Braids are so versatile that they work for any season, but like any hairstyle, you can easily tweak them to suit the season. Specifically, you can experiment with braiding hair colors inspired by the ...