Black braids look elegant in sleek, long styles, but they’re also great in shorter, trendy styles like bob braids. Ombre Best For: All skin tones, especially medium to dark skin, year-round.

From floor-length ombre braids to technicolored-yarn locs, flamboyant protective hairstyles are having a moment in 2018. Cornrows, the most classic braid of them all, have even been turned up a notch.

Try out being a redhead with ginger braids, a summer-friendly hair color often referred to as #350. " Ginger is that rich, warm, coppery tone that just hits, especially on melanin," McDowell says.

Ombre braids are a safe alternative for experimenting with color and a fun way to take on festival season. We predict that this hair trend will be around for some time, so get acquainted with 17 ...

Long hair, don't care! Beyonce debuted a major hair makeover this week, hitting New York City with Jay Z with new butt-length braids -- see the photos ...

Ginger spice is the answer, blending warm ginger-orange tones with deep brown undertones. This colour not only complements the autumn palette but also adds warmth to your overall appearance.