When it comes to protective styles, braids will forever be a fan favorite. They can be chic or casual, depending on how you decide to rock them. While a sophisticated braided bob can elevate the class ...

Braids are a timeless hairstyle, evolving with new techniques and trends over the years. Recently, a trend making waves on ...

Yahoo Lifestyle presents the natural hair stories of five individuals who learned through adversity how to embrace and celebrate their curls, kinks, braids, and locs with pride.

Tired of doing the same old feed-in braids every couple of months? Yeah, I feel you. That’s why this week on The Braid Up, we’re highlighting a totally different style to add to your rotation: the ...

Experimenting with your natural hair is always a fun time, whether you are transitioning from a relaxer or have been embracing your texture for as long as you can remember. While we adore more ...

Trust me when I say that you’ve *never* seen a mohawk this stunning before. Not only is this butterfly-inspired style an obvious visual masterpiece, it’s also super versatile and a solid protective ...

Butterfly locs are the most recent edition of faux loc protective styles. The '90s-inspired, low-tension hairstyle uses water wave braiding hair to achieve a more carefree and textured version of the ...

Thinking of rocking your natural hair, locs, or braids on your wedding day? Here are the best bridal hairstyles that celebrate your texture. When it comes to the conversation about what hairstyle to ...

Braids are one of the most versatile protective styles for all natural hair types. However, when you're dealing with thin natural hair, not all plaited styles are created equal. Jumbo braids for thin ...

Braids are such a timeless style, but there is a downside to the traditional box braids—the knots created to secure the extension can be tricky to remove and can pull on your scalp as well. Enter ...