or three-strand braids. The straight-up hair looks have been featured in many articles showcasing African hairstyle photos in ...

Getty Images Women of African ... they style their hair. "We need to be telling them: 'Try not to do too much to your hair. Don't put too many chemicals, don't continually braid your hair.

My sisters and I would often argue over braiding styles, because we each wanted to rock the best braids on ... act of braiding hair would also create a social solace for many African communities ...