One of the most important parts of braiding anything, including hair, is maintaining tension ... This mesmerizing machine consists of spur gears, a frame with a figure 8 track, a pair of horn ...

A perfect example of this is [Fraens]’ 3D printed braiding machine, which was reverse engineered from old photos of the early machines. The trick behind braiding is the mesmerizing path the six ...

The hit play, which originated in New York, offers an intimate look at the lives of hair braiders and their clients, ...