Braids are both a culturally significant hairstyle as well as a convenient and protective one. Across several cultures, braiding hair is a tradition that people pass down through generations, with ...

For many of us growing up in the early aughts, traditional cornrows were a quick style that could last through a chaotic grade school day. With some children — definitely not referring to ourselves ...

Braids have long been a staple for Black women, serving as both a protective hairstyle and an avenue for self-expression. Throughout history, braids have carried deep cultural significance, from ...

On today’s episode of The Braid Up, we’re showing you a step-by-step on *the* definitive Black-girl staple style—yes you guessed it: stitch braids. They're an essential warm-weather look you should ...

Every year you may see periodic reminders that the height of the winter and summer months are colloquially referred to as "protective style season." From mermaid braids to sew-ins, certain hairstyles ...

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 ...

For a lot of us, spending more time outdoors and traveling means opting for more braid styles. To me, braids just scream summer and are my personal favorites for the style versatility as well as the ...