The act of protecting our natural hair in the form of box braids has been a mainstay in the Black hair community. Waist-length ‘Poetic Justice’ braids or a Maxine Shaw-inspired braided bob are a go-to ...

Nothing brings Black women together like the head tap. You know, the one we can’t stop doing while wearing a protective style. Regardless of the hair’s quality, the tension of a wig, braids or ...

Depending on the style you want, getting your hair braided can take four to eight hours. After sitting in the salon for what feels like a day's work, keeping your braids looking their best for as long ...

There is something timelessly beautiful about a perfectly executed braid. From the classic three-strand plait to the intricate crown braid, these styles are the go-to for many of us because they are ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. So, what does a scalp-focused wash day actually look like with knotless braids? Ahead, Berry-Brooks and fellow natural hair expert ...

Knotless braids use a feed-in technique with no root knot, creating a more natural look with less tension and breakage than ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Confession: I wash my hair almost every single day. I know, I know—it sounds like a cardinal sin for a ...

I got a full weave recently. My brief for the extensionist was that I wanted to look like Maya Jama, and while she couldn’t do anything about morphing my face, she nailed my hair length and shape. But ...