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Although mini braids and mini twists belong to the same family of protective styles, there are visible and significant differences between them. Mini braids are tight and structured with a defined ...

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 ...

Gone are the days of spending 10 hours in the African braiding shop. With mambo twists and braids, it's easier than ever to rock the trend in half the time! Take a look at these 54 crochet styles we ...