When it comes to protective styles, braids will forever be a fan favorite. They can be chic or casual, depending on how you decide to rock them. While a sophisticated braided bob can elevate the class ...

Although mini braids and mini twists belong to the same family of protective styles, there are visible and significant differences between them. Mini braids are tight and structured with a defined ...

If you're a black woman who grew up in the ‘90s, chances are that you probably fell in love with box braids courtesy of Janet Jackson in "Poetic Justice," Brandy in "Moesha," and Stacey Dash in ...

These hairstyles are giving us serious inspo. Box braids are a timeless hairstyle that once you have, you'll want to keep forever. While they may be stylish, box braids also have the ability to help ...

Natural-hair twist styles are trending everywhere right now, and it's easy to see why. Not only are they a way to protect your hair from damage caused by heat and styling products, but they also look ...

Braids are a perfect match for weddings and formal events because they combine structure (so your style holds up for hours of ...

FYI: Protective styles don’t have to be basic or repetitive—and the Braid Up look we’re highlighting this week is proof. This hairstyle puts a fun twist on two classic protective styles: Senegalese ...

The classic half crown twist is all about simplicity and elegance. For this style, you twist two sections of hair from ...