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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Let's break down all those hair-washing myths, shall we?

Calling all protective style lovers! As a natural girl who makes a point to protect my mane from the wintery weather —protective styles— mainly knotless braids have become my hairstyle savior. However ...

"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 ...