After posting on Facebook offering to braids kids' hair for free, Brittany Starks has worked with dozens of children and plans to start a nonprofit to do even more. By. Wendy Grossman Kantor.

On another front, while longer hair is still in favor for girls, at Snip-its Haircuts for Kids, in East Northport, owner Munisha Chada says that shoulder-length cuts are becoming a bit more popular.

After experiencing an act of kindness herself, Brittany Starks found a unique way to help parents prepare their children for the return to school: by braiding kids' hair for free.

“I braid, so I just thought, ‘Why don’t I braid kids’ hair for free for parents who can’t afford it?’ ” Starks said. Plus, she added: “I know how my daughter feels when I do her hair.

Brittany Starks, a gifted hairstylist, offers struggling parents in Tennessee free hair braiding for their children, so they can go back to school feeling happy and confident.

The popularity of Black hairstyles has surged in recent years, with protective styles like braids, locs, and wigs receiving widespread attention. Despite this, Black people still face ...

From Braids to Locs: Here Are 6 Christmas Hairstyles You’ll Love. ... While the wig market is still very much alive and thriving, some people prefer to braid their hair or use attachments.

They talked to The New York Times for Kids about being singled out at school for how they wear their hair. Now they’re fighting for legislation so other kids won’t go through the same thing.