Shavon Stevens, from Memphis, Tenn., is likely better known as Starr — the name she uses for her business as a braider, creating some of the most intricate hairstyles you’ve seen. As a child, Stevens ...

If you're concerned about using synthetic braiding hair or straightening chemicals, there are other hairstyles to try. You can use Brazilian wool hair instead of synthetic hair, said Gloria Okpurukre, ...

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