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Fresh Looks for a New Season! ๐ŸŒŸ

Back-to-school isn't only about supplies and syllabi. It's a reset.ย New classes, new friends, new calendars, new goals, and new versions of ourselves waiting to show up. For many of us,...

Fresh Looks for a New Season! ๐ŸŒŸ

Back-to-school isn't only about supplies and syllabi. It's a reset.ย New classes, new friends, new calendars, new goals, and new versions of ourselves waiting to show up. For many of us,...

From Global Stages to Cultural Institutions: Where New Village Braid Has Been Seen

From Global Stages to Cultural Institutions: Wh...

New Village Braid has appeared across global stages, cultural institutions, and entertainment platforms. From international music icons to the Smithsonian Institution, our eco braiding hair continues to inspire creativity in...

From Global Stages to Cultural Institutions: Wh...

New Village Braid has appeared across global stages, cultural institutions, and entertainment platforms. From international music icons to the Smithsonian Institution, our eco braiding hair continues to inspire creativity in...

Beat the Heat: Tips for Fresh Summer Braids!

Beat the Heat: Tips for Fresh Summer Braids!

Summer can make braids uncomfortable. Heat and sweat bring itch, odor, and heavy styles that drag your scalp down. Some synthetic hair often makes things worse by trapping moisture and...

Beat the Heat: Tips for Fresh Summer Braids!

Summer can make braids uncomfortable. Heat and sweat bring itch, odor, and heavy styles that drag your scalp down. Some synthetic hair often makes things worse by trapping moisture and...

Conversations That Shape Beauty: New Village Braid in Dialogue on Health, Sustainability, and the Future of Braiding

Conversations That Shape Beauty: New Village Br...

New Village Braid continues to help shape the future of beauty through panel discussions and educational forums across the country. From Brooklyn to Silicon Valley, our founder and collaborators have...

Conversations That Shape Beauty: New Village Br...

New Village Braid continues to help shape the future of beauty through panel discussions and educational forums across the country. From Brooklyn to Silicon Valley, our founder and collaborators have...

Lab Testing Checklist for Safe Braiding Hair

Braiding Hair Safety Scorecard

Not all synthetic braiding hair is created equal โ€” and the data proves it. This side-by-side safety comparison breaks down 11 key factors, from independent lab testing and lead screening...

Braiding Hair Safety Scorecard

Not all synthetic braiding hair is created equal โ€” and the data proves it. This side-by-side safety comparison breaks down 11 key factors, from independent lab testing and lead screening...

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Vacation Braids Guide: How Braided Hair Holds U...

Heading to the beach with braids? Discover how braids hold up in ocean water, pools, and tropical humidityโ€”plus expert tips for protecting your scalp, keeping braids fresh, and maintaining healthy...

Vacation Braids Guide: How Braided Hair Holds U...

Heading to the beach with braids? Discover how braids hold up in ocean water, pools, and tropical humidityโ€”plus expert tips for protecting your scalp, keeping braids fresh, and maintaining healthy...