Thanks to some of our favorite celebs, hair accessories are having a major moment. Last month, Solange adorned her locks with 20 contour clips (we counted) on Instagram. Empire actress Serayah styled ...
Tutorials have been our saving grace while adapting to life at home amid the coronavirus pandemic. The instructional videos that explain everything from how to remove a gel manicure to protective ...
In Nigeria, the Yoruba people are the second largest ethnic group. Faith Izevbijie of Lowell, who grew up in Nigeria as part of the Yorubas, learned to tie gele, the Yoruban word for female head wraps ...
Backstage at Lagos Fashion and Design Week, Nigerian It model Mayowa Nicholas gets wrapped up into her country’s rich history—quite literally! Moments before storming the runway, the Lagos native ...
West African fashion is gaining more influence on the continent and around the world - and nowhere is it more obvious than in the elaborate head wraps so distinct to Nigeria, known as “geles”. So how ...
Head wraps are a statement piece many Black women feel pride in wearing. They are great for casual, formal, cultural or even vintage looks. Even better, there are many ways to wear them, too. You can ...
The Pan African Festival happens this Saturday and Sunday at the Tubman Museum. One of our reporters, Sophia Danner-Okotie, will have clothes and head wraps for sale. She is Nigerian and enjoys ...
The head wrap was brilliant blue. It mirrored the applique on the long yellow bodice of the strapless gown and was echoed in the shoes and handbag. Lupita Nyong'o wore the outfit this past week at the ...