Looking for your next protective style? From knotless braids to boho locs, the following celebrity-approved hairstyles ...

Protective hairstyles for short hair offer the perfect balance of style and practicality, allowing you to tuck away hair ends, reduce upkeep, and prevent damage from the elements. While short hair is ...

As the leaves change colors and the air turns crisp, it’s time to switch up your natural hair care routine. The cooler weather brings its own set of challenges for styling natural hair. Still, with ...

Whether you prefer sleek cornrows, romantic micro braids, or playful space buns, these braided hairstyles offer plenty of ...

Nothing ruins a vacation more than a mad dash to sort out your hair—so a pre-vacay appointment for a low-maintenance protective style is a must. An effortless protective style allows you to spend your ...

You can never go wrong with knotless braids. This stress-free style is versatile and doesn’t cause tension on your hair. Wear them up in a high ponytail or all the way down your rump. Faux Locs are ...

Chris Rock Reflects On The Death Of Freddie Gray: '[How He Died] Never Happens To White Kids.' First, we have the traditional sew-in, one of Ashanti’s favorite styles, for obvious reasons. Although ...

If you’ve ever thought protective styling meant resigning yourself to an uninspired bun or a hastily thrown-together braid, it’s time to think again. Protective hairstyles for natural hair have had a ...

From over-accessorized pigtails to waist-length Senegalese twists, I’ve been wearing protective hairstyles for as long as I remember. No one could catch me with my afro-hair out in the open. Mainly ...

Summer brings sunshine, pool parties, and beach days, but it also presents unique challenges for maintaining healthy hair. The combination of intense heat, humidity, chlorine, and salt water can leave ...

As a teen, I rocked cornrows and box braids with my real hair — no extensions — as if my life depended on it. I'm talking designs galore! If y'all remember back in the day how folks went wild over ...