A staple of the stylish grade-school set, braids have moved from the playground to the red carpet and now, local salons. Salons from Los Angeles to New York and cities in between are weaving 'braid ...

Braided fishing lines date back to the origins of modern fishing tackle. It was first made by braiding natural materials like silk or horse tails together to make a line capable of fighting fish.

. Over the last couple of decades, braid has become more popular for a variety of reasons, like strength, sensitivity, and casting distance. These tightly woven strands of synthetic fibers make for ...