If you have Afro-textured hair, you’ve probably been wearing protective styles since the first coils appeared on your head, whether you’ve been aware of it or not. Those bobble-trimmed pigtails you ...

12 stylish ways to style box braids The versatility of braids also makes it possible to switch to different looks as they can be packed in numerous ways. So if you are wearing box braids even better, ...

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, ...

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Summer is upon us and I’m already eyeing my next protective style. I was obsessed with mermaid braids and French curls last year, so I’m predicting Bora Bora braids are going to be the next hottest ...

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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 ...

Every so often, a protective style comes along that completely shakes up the hair community. Boho braids are a perfect example, going from a simple concept to a cult favorite almost overnight. Now, a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When it comes to protective styles that are versatile, chic and low-maintenance, crochet braids are a go-to option for many. This ...

When I decided to be Halle Bailey’s Ariel for Halloween last year, I wanted to go all out with my hair. Although she wore locs in the live action film The Little Mermaid, I found the next best thing ...