Braids have been an essential part of Black hair traditions across cultures for centuries. From ancient African civilizations to modern-day fashion runways, braids are culturally symbolic and ...

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I have a deep love for simple protective styles. Sure, box braids and locs are super fun, but you can’t deny the appeal of a style that is gorge *and* doesn’t require you to sit in a salon chair for ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. First and foremost, protective styles are a great way to keep your natural hair secured and safely ...

Although there's something amazing about relaxed beachy waves during the summer, let's be real here — wearing your hair down when it's 90 degrees outside is not exactly the most pleasant thing in the ...

Nestled somewhere between the intricate plaited headband and your greasy, haven't-showered-in-a-week topknot, you'll find the ever-faithful french braid — a wildly easy style that, much to the wider ...