There are protective styles, and then there's the protective style: box braids. The two are basically synonymous at this point, as box braids are not only protective but also incredibly convenient and ...

Why Do People Braid Hair? Many people choose braids as their go-to hairstyle because they’re stylish and low maintenance. They also protect your hair from daily styling, breakage, and the elements, ...

Braids are more than just a hairstyle. They’re a statement of heritage, resilience, and artistry. For centuries, they’ve served as a symbol of identity and community among women of African descent.

The confidence that comes from wearing a crown is unparalleled — why else would royalty carry on this tradition for centuries or the tiara hair accessory make its way to every occasion from ...

Take a cue from Busy and wear a crown braid that circles the nape of your neck. Use bobby pins to secure it in place and spend the rest of the day enjoying the sun. For days when you don’t always want ...

Bella Hadid is always one step ahead when it comes to beauty—so much so that people are slow to understand the look. Back in February she debuted a braided ponytail—which we’ve dubbed the Medusa ...

Protective hair styling is a black girl’s best friend during summer. The extreme heat can be a hassle and to deal with and humidity doesn’t make it any better. While there are a handful of protective ...

Now we've finally chilled out about Leo, we can fully appreciate all the wondrous hair and makeup looks from last night Oscars. Some of our favourite hairstyles from the red carpet involved braids and ...

Few things compare to the feel of newly done braids — the shine, the bounce, that squeaky-tight scalp, it's the hair equivalent of stepping out of a limo in slow motion. As a textured-hair girly, I ...