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 ...

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Shataya Scott, founder and owner of Braids 4 Grades which rewards children's success in school with free, braided styles stands outside the Howe Branch of Albany Public Library in Albany, N.Y. on ...

Looking to switch up your protective style game? Knotless braids are taking over the beauty world, and we’re here for it! These modern takes on traditional box braids are gentler on your scalp and ...

Braids are a perfect match for weddings and formal events because they combine structure (so your style holds up for hours of ...

Braid styles are forever — the classics will always be the classics. But every once in a while, everybody is obsessed with one specific style, and all the braiders are flooded with the same set of ...

Braids are one of the best low-maintenance styles—until they start looking fuzzy, feeling itchy, or loosening too quickly.