In many indigenous cultures, a person’s hair is considered the seat of their soul and, it contains certain powers even when cut. When cut, it is still linked to the person and can be used for ...

Recently, there's been a renaissance of traditional African hairstyles, as they make a stylish comeback on the fashion scene like the swirl braids. Kayra Theodore's trendsetting spiral braids ...

You may not know her name, but the striking work of self-taught hair artist Elisabeth Anayes Niouky is certainly turning heads. Niouky, based in the West African country of Senegal, crafts modern ...