Ruka Hair is making history at Sephora, opening the door for more Black entrepreneurs redefining braiding hair and protective ...

Ruka is the first Black woman-owned hair extension brand to launch at Sephora in 20 years. Ruka's patent-pending, ...

That time of year when braiding shops fill with women eager to protect their hair and make styling easy as they enjoy park ...

Black-owned hair brand Ruka is bringing its innovative, plastic-free braiding hair to Sephora this August. Discover all the ...

The classic look has more range than you’d expect. How many braids can you combine together into one thick, voluminous braid? As Issa Rae shows here, the limit simply does not exist. You don’t have to ...

Using a few packs of the best braiding hair in your next style can not only enhance your overall look, but is also a tried-and-true way to protect hair from being damaged by the elements, excess heat, ...

Big braid hairstyles are impossible to ignore—and that’s exactly the point. Defined by their fuller shape, eye-catching plays ...

Last year, a class action lawsuit against relaxer brands—including L’Oréal’s Dark & Lovely and Ultra Sheen, Just for Me, and Motions, among others— was filed for allegedly causing almost 10,000 cases ...

The capital will support manufacturing, engineering expansion, and the commercial launch of HaloBraid ...

Ashley N’Dakpri at her braiding salon in Gretna, Louisiana. Ashley N’Dakpri runs a braiding salon in Gretna, Louisiana but it’s almost impossible for her to find braiders who can work legally. Why?

Natural hair braiders are now free to lock, twist, and weave hair in Idaho without the threat of criminal charges or heavy fines, thanks to a bill Gov. Brad Little signed into law last week. Prior to ...