Protective style season will be here before we know it, and there's no look in the spring and summer months that's more fitting for the season than box braids. Convenient and easy to maintain, box ...

A braided bob is a chic, transitional look. In the ever-evolving world of hair trends, certain styles manage to retain their charm and elegance across decades. One timeless look is shoulder-length bob ...

2. Oil your scalp. To help keep your scalp moisturized and soothed while you've got these braids in, drip a few drops of your favorite scalp oil and massage in every night. It'll provide relaxing ...

All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Shortly after my big chop, I vowed to stick with my short afro for at ...

Braids are beloved for a myriad of reasons. They act as a protective style and lead to low manipulation of your natural hair, they're a fun way to add personality to a look, and they're a creative ...

Protective style season will be here before we know it, and there's no look in the spring and summer months that's more fitting for the season than box braids. Convenient and easy to maintain, box ...

Chances are you know rapper Coi Leray for two reasons: her hit song TWINNEM that seemed inescapable on your FYPs and Instagram and her braids. If the latter isn’t ringing a bell, you may be sorely ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you haven’t heard, bobs are all the rage this spring—and for protective style devotees, the braided ...

I couldn't tell you what I was doing during recess when all my girlfriends were busy braiding each other's hair, but I totally regret it now because I am completely plait-handicapped. And just like ...

Omenaa Boakye is a fashion and beauty writer and editor from the UK. Her byline has appeared in The London Times, Stylist, Brides, and BET, amongst others. Kara Jillian Brown is the senior beauty ...