Unless you’re a 15-fingered hair savant with an affinity for complicated weaves and knots, you’ll probably agree with us when we say that braiding is hard. Not hard on a scale of 1 to ...

There are protective styles, and then there's the protective style: box braids. The two are basically synonymous at this point, as box braids are not only protective but also incredibly convenient and ...

We're all privy to the benefits of rocking a protective style. In short: it tucks away natural strands, making it easier to promote growth and prevent damage. There are endless ways to take on a ...

If booked and busy was a person, it would be comedian and social media influencer Pretty Vee. With over 4 million followers on Instagram, an established presence on Nick Cannon’s Wild ‘N Out and a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Being a self-starter means there’s not a lot of time for rest and pleasure. Finding time for self-care, especially when it comes ...

Discover simple and cute braid styles for kids that are easy to do, keep hair neat, and look adorable for school, play, or ...

Find the perfect gym-proof hair style for your favorite fitness class with these pretty braids from the wizards at New York City's RPZL. The Top Hot Tool Mistake You’re Probably Making—And How to Fix ...

One of my favorite styles in the spring (or anytime of year really) is a cool braided hairstyle. But when I see an Instagram-worthy 'do or an amazing voluminous crown braid, I can't help but feel a ...

For anyone who has struggled to wrestle three lengths of hair into a single polished plait, prepare to be inspired. The elaborate braids that Shelley Gifford creates each morning in her daughter’s ...

There are times when I'm styling my 8-year-old daughter's hair that I get a glimpse of myself-and I see my mother. Our parenting styles are different, but there are some cultural traditions that have ...

ESSENCE’s Black Women In Hollywood Awards (BWIH) is underway in Beverly Hills, California. And in typical awards show fashion, we have our eyes glued to the red carpet so that we don’t miss the big ...

The Princess of Wales’s new ‘cascade braid’ is nostalgic flashback to her bridal hair. We break down her latest look, a beautiful, half-up hairstyle ...