Editor’s Note: These steps are usually more helpful if a) you’re braiding your own hair b) your stylist only offers braiding services. I found most braiding places offer a wash and dry, in which case, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." There's something undeniably alluring about the classic French braid. With a few twists of the wrists ...

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 ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? There's something undeniably alluring about the classic French braid. With a ...

Few things compare to the feel of newly done braids — the shine, the bounce, that squeaky-tight scalp, it's the hair equivalent of stepping out of a limo in slow motion. As a textured-hair girly, I ...

For a lot of us, spending more time outdoors and traveling means opting for more braid styles. To me, braids just scream summer and are my personal favorites for the style versatility as well as the ...

Read this before your next braid styling session. Protective hairstyles have become a go-to look for many women of color that would like to give their natural strands a break — especially during the ...

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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 ...