When it comes to protective styles, you don't get much more low-maintenance than cornrows. After a couple of hours in the chair, you've got a ready-to-go hairstyle for about the next month. But don't ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Being a self-starter means there’s not a lot of time for rest and pleasure. Finding time for self-care, especially when it comes ...

Y’all, it’s been a week. And even though I can’t really put out the dumpster fire that is the world right now, I can give you a little distraction. This week on The Braid Up, we’re featuring a classic ...

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 ...

Flower crowns and feather headpieces are so passé. If you’re meeting us in NOLA forESSENCE Fest or heading to another summer destination, prepare to be the ‘mane’ attraction in some of our favorite ...

For many of us growing up in the early aughts, traditional cornrows were a quick style that could last through a chaotic grade school day. With some children — definitely not referring to ourselves ...

A lob (aka a long bob) will always be stylish and a braided version is even more stunning. According to our experts, you want to find a length that flatters your face shape and then you can style the ...

Going natural is a journey. Not only do you have to find a new hair routine — since your texture will be a lot different than when it was chemically straightened — but you'll also have to deal with ...

There are protective styles, and then there's the protective style: box braids. The two are basically synonymous at this point, as box braids are not only protective but also incredibly convenient and ...

Looking for the best braided bob hairstyles? Take inspiration from celebrities like Tyla and Amandla Stenberg, with ideas for ...