While it can be easy to focus on the challenges of maintaining thick, natural hair, it is hard to ignore its stunning versatility. There are endless ways to keep curly hairstyles feeling new and ...

Braids are one of the best low-maintenance styles—until they start looking fuzzy, feeling itchy, or loosening too quickly.

Protective hair styling is a black girl’s best friend during summer. The extreme heat can be a hassle and to deal with and humidity doesn’t make it any better. While there are a handful of protective ...

Every few months or so, I can always count on a new hair or beauty trend to take over my Instagram feed for an indefinite period of time. At one point it was faux locs, then crochet braids, and now I ...

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Braids hairstyles are one of the most searched beauty trends in 2025—and for good reason. These styles are protective, versatile, and deeply rooted in Black hair culture. From knotless braids to ...

Most women of colour know this: braids are our go-to style when we need a break or just want to pause as we transition into a new look. Braids are our go-to style when we need a break or just want to ...

Omenaa Boakye is a fashion and beauty writer and editor from the UK. Her byline has appeared in The London Times, Stylist, Brides, and BET, amongst others. In Black communities, the multi-strand ...

Leave it to Winnie Harlow to find the coolest braids and beads combo. Her waist-length braids are made extra pretty with a handful of beads just on her ends. You don't need long braids to try a beaded ...