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 ...

Box braids are one of the most popular styles for Summer vacation thanks to stars like Beyoncé and movies like Poetic Justice. This style uses synthetic, straight hair to create long plaits The term ...

This ‘New’ Braided Hair Extension Trend Isn’t New At All — Here’s... If you’re a resident of the hair corner of TikTok, chances are you’ve stumbled across a video of a woman showing us her last two ...

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 ...

Read this before your next braid styling session. Protective hairstyles have become a go-to look for many women of color that would like to give their natural strands a break — especially during the ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Achieving this look is a lot easier than it appears. After washing, detangling and ...