Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For many generations, braids have symbolized unity, culture and beauty, especially within the Black community. The art of braiding ...

Simple braids can be a quick way to get your hair out of your face before a workout, while more complex braids can be dressed up or down. You can braid your own hair with some practice and patience or ...

Editor’s Note: These steps are usually more helpful if a) you’re braiding your own hair b) your stylist only offers braiding services. I found most braiding places offer a wash and dry, in which case, ...

Creating bohemian waves with a simple braid technique is an effortless way to achieve that relaxed, beachy look ...

I learned how to French braid in middle school, on a two-hour bus ride to a youth dance competition. When we arrived, a dozen perfectly plaited tweens filed off the school bus, in matching track suits ...

The double braid trend seen on TikTok consists of two long braids in its most basic form, and how you style them is up to you and your personal style.

Whether you call it a Dutch braid, boxer braids, or a reverse braid, this style of braiding can be challenging. Unlike a traditional French braid, which is your traditional three-strand braid, a Dutch ...

Few things compare to the feel of newly done braids — the shine, the bounce, that squeaky-tight scalp, it's the hair equivalent of stepping out of a limo in slow motion. As a textured-hair girly, I ...

Braids are beloved for a myriad of reasons. They act as a protective style and lead to low manipulation of your natural hair, they're a fun way to add personality to a look, and they're a creative ...

Jourdan Dunn's side-swept braided style will never not be one to screenshot. The fact that the flat-braiding stops a few inches in gives Dunn the versatility to twist her hair into a topknot or a high ...