When it comes to protective hairstyles that combine elegance, versatility, and low maintenance, stitch braids are stealing the show. This trendy style has taken over social media feeds, with ...

But when I looked up mermaid braids, I was faced with videos that are equal parts praise and critique based on personal experiences with its maintenance.

We spoke to a hairstylist about how long you can expect your box braids to last. Learn about jumbo, large, medium, and small box braids.

4. Connect the cornrows together. Combine the ends of your three medium-size braids together into one big braid, using gel to smooth flyaways. 4. Add wavy extensions to the ends of your braids.

Alicia Keys took the Fulani braid—a style featuring cornrows in the front with box braids in the back—and made them her own. And thanks to the current Y2K resurgence, this style is back in a ...

Paying to get box braids done by a professional a few times during the summer can become pricey and become time-consuming, which is why taking matters into your own hands and time could work for you.

From box braids to crochet braids, and dutch braids to marley twists, we've explained the most popular different types of braiding, twists and locs.