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Danielle James

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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.