Discover a fresh and easy way to braid straight hair with this simple two braid technique. Perfect for everyday styling, this ...

For anyone looking to live out their cottagecore dreams this year, a rope braid will give you a soft, delicate, and ethereal look. Similar to the fishtail braid, it only uses two strands rather than ...

Join Maryam Hampton for an engaging hair tutorial demonstrating how to transform freshly washed, curly hair into voluminous ...

Simple braids can be a quick way to get your hair out of your face before a workout, while more complex braids can be dressed up or down. You can braid your own hair with some practice and patience or ...

While you can easily achieve a French braid on fresh, clean hair, or few-days-old hair, it can be helpful to start your prep when you wash and dry. Russell says that creating the right texture is ...

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 ...

Braids are a workhorse in the world of hairstyles—they're classic, trendy, and protective. That being said, there are so many types and styles of braids that it can be difficult to settle on just one ...

Ohhh, so you saw our initial "Best of Hearts" roundup and thought we were finished. Not quite! This protective-style trend is quite literally the gift that keeps on giving. Whether it's paired with ...

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This week on The Braid Up, we’re giving you a look that checks all the boxes: It’s low maintenance and cool, and it doesn’t take hours to install. Yup, dreams really do come true. The best thing about ...

Although braiding your hair at night might be an easy fix for wavy hair the next day, there are a lot of truths to know before sleeping in braids. While the idea of waking up to beautiful, bouncy ...