In the world of protective styles, braids have remained an enduring favorite, with new variations continually emerging to fit various looks and lifestyles. From the classic French braid to the bold ...

Micro braids are tiny individual braids that were popular in the early 2000s. The protective hairstyle is known for its versatility because it can be easily manipulated into numerous styles. Threaded ...

Cynthia Erivo has opened up some more about why she pushed for Elphaba to have micro braids in the movie adaptation of "Wicked." As I’m sure you are aware, the hotly-anticipated film was released to ...

Erivo wanted a hairstyle that better represented her character being played by a Black woman. Cynthia Erivo shared why she gave her Wicked character micro braids, using the hairstyle to honor Black ...

Cynthia Erivo attends Critics Choice Association’s 7th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema And Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on December 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. While the green skin ...

In this interview, costume designer Paul Tazewell detailed how he used Elphaba’s costumes to further reflect her story, which he summarized as: “A young woman who was marginalized because of the color ...