There are a few ways to keep hair healthy and strong, but as the name suggests, a protective style shields hair from damage, ...

Box braids are one of the most popular styles for Summer vacation thanks to stars like Beyoncé and movies like Poetic Justice. This style uses synthetic, straight hair to create long plaits The term ...

I’ve always loved big braid hairstyles; I think partly because, as a child, my hair was always plaited. For my mother, braiding my hair ensured that even after hours of rolling around and playing, the ...

Braids have always been a fashion choice for Nigerian women but in 2025, it was a response to economic pressure, lifestyle ...

After not having braids for some years (mostly because salons were closed during those strange pandemic years), I wanted in — but the question was who would I trust to braid me beautiful? I quite ...

You’ll find different styles, with tips on how to bring your chosen look to life. Call it your visual wishlist or braid planning guide. If you’re considering a hair change soon, start here. Braids are ...

Sitting in the salon chair as the hairstylist tugs, pulls and combs through your hair to create the perfect parting, you keep telling yourself that ‘pain is beauty’. If you’ve ever felt like the ...

From an elegant braided bun to soft beach waves, here are eight chic wedding-day looks you can create on your own. By Ivy Manners Many brides are choosing to style their own hair these days, whether ...