Cynthia Erivo Explains How She Added Micro Braids So ‘Wicked’ Character Could Honor Black Women. Erivo wanted a hairstyle that better represented her character being played by a Black woman.

While well-known by West Africans, these styles were previously less common among Black women in America. But that's rapidly changing, with more and more prominent personalities sporting these looks.

Ali Rogin (voice-over): On popular shows like Soul Train, black Americans rocked a fro. Others opted for braids, a classic look that exploded again in the late 90s and early 2000s.

Politics The Black hair industry imports products from China. Here’s what tariffs mean for braids and wigs President Donald Trump’s tariffs are driving up prices for products many Black women ...