Sculptural braided hairstyles are taking over the internet. Here are 17 elaborate styles to inspire your next appointment.

When it comes to holiday hairstyles, there are a million ways to rock your crown. You can opt for a fun French braid for your office party, or a unique updo for fancier fetes. But if you’re on the ...

Boho, goddess, and boho goddess braids are the current trend for the summer. All are equally beautiful, but are they a practical hairstyle for those looking for a protective option that lasts? Many ...

Kara Jillian Brown is the beauty editor of InStyle. She began her career at Well+Good, where she spent five years evolving from editorial intern to news writer to beauty writer. She earned a ...

Tips from the experts on what to know before getting goddess braids and advice on how to get the most out of this popular protective style Goddess braids are a beloved protective style for a ...

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Whether you're expressly a braids-on-holiday kind of person or they're more of a lifestyle for you, you can't go wrong with trying what is arguably the most popular protective hairstyles of all time.