Danielle James
Contributor
Hair
How to Keep Your Box Braids Looking Fresh for Weeks After Your Appointment
Experts share their tried-and-true maintenance tips to avoid frizzy braids.
Hair
How to Wash Box Braids So They Don't Get Frizzy or Moldy
Just because your hair is in a protective style doesn't mean you can skip the shampoo.
UNCOMMON SCENTS
The World’s Rarest Fragrances Live in a Shopping Plaza in Lake Tahoe
Bring an open mind, an appreciation for the art of perfumery, and a jacket: The Fragrance Vault is kept at 60 degrees.
WADE IN THE WATER
Florida Water Is More Than Just Bodega Cologne
How this humble elixir became a household staple.
LOC STEP
Everything You Needed to Know About Getting Loc Extensions
What they are, how they're installed, where to get 'em, and more.
CURL CODE
How to Keep Your Natural Curls Moisturized Between Washes
Water works wonders, but it's not the only way to hydrate.
LICE TO MEET YOU
The Truth Behind the Myth That Black People Can't Get Lice
No, lice don't discriminate, but in the U.S., they do have preferences.
QUITE FRANK(LIN)
Jennifer Hudson Wore at Least 12 Wigs for Her Role as Aretha Franklin in Respect
The film's lead hair and makeup artists took us behind the beehives.
INCHES, BOO
How to Keep Your Extensions Looking Better, Longer
The hair might not be yours, but you should treat it like it is.
TO THE EDGE AND BACK
8 Edge Tools to Finesse Those Baby Hairs
The best tools for when you want to lay those edges.