A French braid might be the most commonly known plait other than a basic three-strand braid. A French braid basically adds one more step to the basic braid technique by starting up near the crown of ...

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 ...

Braids are one the most versatile — and easiest — ways to style your hair. You can wear box braids as a protective style for weeks or rock an intricate, one-night-only look (there’s a reason why ...

I love braids — they’re elegant, they disguise dirty hair, and when done well, they keep your hair put for hours. I like them so much, I put my hair in the same French braid almost every day. But the ...

Grab your teasing combs and your dry shampoo — Braid 101 is in session. There are so many different plaits out there, and we admit we can only do half of them. Browsing our Instagram feeds, we often ...

Whether you call it a "braid" or a "plait," it's universally agreed that the weaved hairstyle is a sure way to add intrigue to your strands. The intricate patterns and ornate designs transform your ...

Weave a French braid into curly hair to add depth and texture to the style. Forgo the classically smooth chignon for an ...

Just because softball players play in the dirt doesn't mean their hair should look like dirt. A young lady's mane can go in so many directions. Just because softball players play in the dirt doesn't ...

Name a female celebrity, and chances are there are red-carpet photos of her hair in a braid. Spotted recently: Miley Cyrus with a skinny side braid. Blake Lively with a messy French fishtail braid.

On busy days when life keeps you occupied and you're a couple of days past washday, a braid is an easy way to sweep your hair out of your face, all while keeping your strands protected from friction.