Learn how to create stunning cornrow braids with extensions in this in-depth, step-by-step hair tutorial by Maryam Hampton.

Learn how to style Bubble braids, the hairstyle that has taken over the Internet of late. Whether you are a novice or pro, you got this. The Top Hot Tool Mistake You’re Probably Making—And How to Fix ...

Every naturalista knows that getting box braids is a great way to give your hair a break and protect it from all the pulling, twisting and combing you’d otherwise have to do to keep it nice and tangle ...

What’s not to love about braids? From box to Fulani braids, protective styles never go out of season. While they require a lot of time, money and patience (so much patience) to upkeep, the results are ...

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 ...

Although it’s now 2022, a scroll through TikTok would fool you into thinking it’s Y2K all over again. On social media, Gen Z continues to recreate nostalgic trends so well you’d think they, too, were ...

Here on The Braid Up, we've seen countless stitch braid remixes, including stunning heart shapes and geometric-crossover patterns. All of these looks are major hits that deserve their flowers, but ...

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 ...

From chunky highlights and zigzag parts to claw clips and scrunchies, there's no doubt that Y2K beauty trends are having a major moment, especially when it comes to hairstyles. And truthfully, it ...

Here's how a year without braids helped one writer recover from traction alopecia and find healthy protective styles.