Braids

Black Women Deserve Better Than the Carcinogens Found in Braiding Hair

Feb 28, 2025

Black Women Deserve Better Than the Carcinogens Found in Braiding Hair

Although significant progress has been made, the Black experience in America has always been limited — and the options for hair care are no exception.

How to Care For and Maintain Your Cornrows, According to the Pros

Nov 14, 2024

How to Care For and Maintain Your Cornrows, According to the Pros

Cornrow hairstyles are intricately beautiful, creative, and entrenched in Black hair culture — they've been part of our identity since centuries before colonialism.

The Braided Ponytail Is a Staple For a Reason

Jul 19, 2024

The Braided Ponytail Is a Staple For a Reason

If you follow celebrity beauty trends, you may have noticed one particular hairstyle popping up again and again: braided ponytails.

A Hairstylist's Tips For Maintaining Bohemian Box Braids

Jul 17, 2024

A Hairstylist's Tips For Maintaining Bohemian Box Braids

Traditional box braids have evolved a lot over the years, and they've birthed a handful of different styles that have become popular today.

A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Cornrow Your Hair

Jul 3, 2024

A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Cornrow Your Hair

Ask around, and there are a few things people think you should just know how to do, like riding a bike or playing spades.

Bora Bora Braids Will Make You Feel Vacation-Ready

Apr 8, 2024

Bora Bora Braids Will Make You Feel Vacation-Ready

Just when you thought protective styles couldn't get any cuter, here come Bora Bora braids.

23 Box-Braid Hairstyles For Your Protective-Style Vision Board

Dec 7, 2023

23 Box-Braid Hairstyles For Your Protective-Style Vision Board

There are protective styles, and then there's the protective style: box braids.

Proof That Braided Buns Are the Elevated Twist on a Classic

Dec 1, 2023

Proof That Braided Buns Are the Elevated Twist on a Classic

A hair bun is one of the easiest go-to hairstyles for a lazy day.

The Perfect Dutch-Fishtail Braid In Just 8 Steps

Oct 7, 2023

The Perfect Dutch-Fishtail Braid In Just 8 Steps

At the start of a new season, it's always fun to look for ways to change up your look and try new hairstyles.

Learn How to DIY the Waterfall Braid Once and For All With This Step-by-Step

Oct 6, 2023

Learn How to DIY the Waterfall Braid Once and For All With This Step-by-Step

Out of all the amazing hairstyles filling up our Pinterest feeds these days, intricate braids tend to be the styles that stop us in our tracks most often.

11 Quick and Easy Braided Hairstyles to Try on Your Natural Hair

Sep 21, 2023

11 Quick and Easy Braided Hairstyles to Try on Your Natural Hair

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.

7 Braids You Can Do on Short Hair

Sep 15, 2023

7 Braids You Can Do on Short Hair

Braids are beloved for a myriad of reasons.