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 ...

Box braids are far from new (who could forget Janet Jackson's iconic Poetic Justice look in the '90s?), but within the past year or so they've been popping up more frequently on celebrities such as ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In her new video series, Lay Your Edges, Sade Adeyina will show you quick and easy ways to style and maintain your hair, and this ...

When it comes to box braids, the styling options are truly endless. You can switch up the braiding pattern or even add accessories if you really want to get creative. Wearing box braids with color ...

The micro style is exactly what it sounds like: ultra-fine braids tightly woven at the roots, which are typically lighter and ...

Whether you need a protective style that will last for weeks, want a look that's equal parts polished and versatile, or are looking for a red carpet-worthy 'do, you can always turn to braids. Whether ...

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 ...

Before Jennifer Aniston made that bouncy layered haircut called the ‘Rachel’ popular on the show ‘Friends,’ Black women were buzzing about a hair trend Janet Jackson set in 1993 when she rocked her ...

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 ...