Mothers braided their daughters’ hair the same way their own mothers did — passing on more than just technique. They passed on identity, dignity and legacy. Today, African American hair ...

like holding part of the hair in a bun and letting the rest of it fall backwards. Jumbo knotless box braids are popular among African-American women. Sections of hair are divided and neatly ...

A half-up bun is a trendy version of large box braids, a common hairstyle in African American culture. This hairstyle usually starts with the braids being installed and then twisting the top half ...

So I politely told him that from that day forward, I would get my grandson’s hair braided ... male bun or puffballs,” language that some parents say specifically targets African-American ...

In a review of 19 studies, researchers say they can confirm a 'strong association' between certain scalp-pulling hairstyles -- many common among African ... braids, knots and buns -- and advise ...