Bantu knots are a versatile, cute, and easy-to-DIY protective style. Originating in the Zulu Kingdom (located in present-day South Africa), the style has become more and more trendy, with stars like ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. 2. Dress up your knots. In today's roundup, you'll peep that a couple of these styles call for added ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Yup! Bantu knots are a protective style—aka they protect your hair from the constant tugging and ...

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Imagine you’ve just completed a tough upper-body workout. Your muscles feel a bit tired, but all in all you’re able to go about the rest of ...

Braids have long been an integral part of Black girl culture, serving not only as a stylistic expression of self or protective alternative, but also as a rich cultural homage. The style has evolved ...

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