Box braids are one of the most popular styles for Summer vacation thanks to stars like Beyoncé and movies like Poetic Justice. This style uses synthetic, straight hair to create long plaits The term ...

If you're a black woman who grew up in the ‘90s, chances are that you probably fell in love with box braids courtesy of Janet Jackson in "Poetic Justice," Brandy in "Moesha," and Stacey Dash in ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. 1. Give yourself a blowout. This is an extra-important step. I love the look of curls as much as the ...

Braids and twists offer a stylish look, but they also serve as protective styles for natural hair, reducing manipulation and preventing damage. From the classic three-strand to cornrows, the ...

Protective styles offer those with textured hair styling options that are low-maintenance. They cut down on styling time and, as the name suggests, shield hair from damage. From box braids to cornrows ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Box braids will always be the crown jewel of protective styles, but with new ...

If you have natural hair, you know: styling your hair every day can be extremely time-consuming. From detangling and blow-drying to hydrating and oiling — even thinking about a different hairstyle ...

One of the most popular protective hairstyles out there for natural hair are twists. According to Cantu Beauty brand ambassador and celebrity hairstylist Angela C Stevens, twist hairstyles can be worn ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. I am a twist fanatic. My protective style of choice you ask? Twists! I even taught ...