Okay, I have to admit something: I was today years old when I learned you could transform your locs into box braids. I’ve been talking about how versatile locs are for, like, weeks, but I didn’t truly ...

Chlöe Bailey’s latest hair look solidified her as the current queen of versatile loc hairstyles. On June 24, the Praise This actress rocked perfectly parted box braids at the seventh annual Culture ...

Grab your teasing combs and your dry shampoo — Braid 101 is in session. There are so many different plaits out there, and we admit we can only do half of them. Browsing our Instagram feeds, we often ...

There are a few ways to keep hair healthy and strong, but as the name suggests, a protective style shields hair from damage, ...

No matter your length or texture, a classic French braid is a timeless and chic staple. Start the style higher than you’d expect, layering sections taut or loose depending on your desired results.

Look, no matter how many dope loc-styling videos I watch, I’ll never get them myself. Don’t get me wrong—I think the protective style is absolutely beautiful, but the whole forever thing? Yeah, not ...

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Braids are some of the most impactful yet easy, pared-down styles to create on all types of hair. From french braids to parting plaits, there are so many different ways to incorporate braids into your ...

Let's all sit in a circle and braid each other's hair. Whether you’re exercising, attending an event or just want to keep your hair off your face at work, braids and plaits can be the perfect solution ...

Braids, or plaits as they're known in their most simple form, are perhaps the most versatile hairstyling technique there is. While a basic plait involves weaving three strands of hair together (of ...