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 ...

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 ...

Okay, don’t get me wrong: I love the look of box braids as much as the next girl—but I do have a couple of gripes. First of all, box braids can take forever (up to 10 hours, to be exact), and no ...

Okay, I have to admit something: I was today years old when I learned you could transform your locs into box braids. I’ve been talking about how versatile locs are for, like, weeks, but I didn’t truly ...

When someone with sharp-looking box braids walks into a room, it’s hard to not stop and admire the endlessly cool hairstyle. While it’s a classic, braided extensions can be tough to master on your own ...

Braids are a workhorse in the world of hairstyles—they're classic, trendy, and protective. That being said, there are so many types and styles of braids that it can be difficult to settle on just one ...

If you're a frequent wearer of braids and other protective styles, then there's a good chance you've already joined the ever-growing knotless box braids fan club — but if you haven't, there are a few ...

With most of the nation under orders to stay inside and avoid social gatherings, many are turning to social media to learn new skills. By Sandra E. Garcia Niani Barracks usually tends to clients at a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Let’s be honest: Hot weather = lazy hair days. When the temperatures rise and the sun is beaming down, messy buns, ponytails or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Box braids are currently a trendy protective hairstyle for Black women. If you’ve tried out this hairstyle before and wondered, ...