Protective hairstyles like braids are often a go-to option for Black women. They help keep natural hair thriving, limiting stressors and daily manipulation. However, it’s essential to remember that ...

I'm pretty lazy when it comes to hair, so any style that appears to be more difficult than it actually is, is always a winner in my book. That's where the four-strand braid comes in. It's much like ...

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 ...

Leave it to braid guru Sarah Potempa to find a way to make five-strand braiding seem like something doable by real humans and not a style that should only be attempted by an ambidextrous octopus. The ...

There are times when we can barely follow a four-strand braid tutorial (all those twists and turns get confusing!), but one beauty blogger just confounded the Internet by making seven strands look ...

2. Have fun with colors. Sure, most protective styles look cool with a variety of hair colors mixed together, but using the ombré effect with this look can actually be so gorgeous. Create this effect ...

Raise your hand if you’ve ever struggled with getting a grip on a basic braid. While most of us just barely get our 3-strand-braid game on, this YouTuber sets the record for creating a 7 strand braid… ...