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, ...

Experimenting with your natural hair is always a fun time, whether you are transitioning from a relaxer or have been embracing your texture for as long as you can remember. While we adore more ...

Is that the ‘90s calling? Oh, hello there—I think Salem Mitchell borrowed this style from you. After you wrap your braids into double pins, pin them in place, leaving the ends free. Then, to get the ...

Learn how to transform natural curly hair with step-by-step tutorials by Maryam J Hampton. Discover techniques for achieving ...

If you’ve been anywhere near TikTok or Instagram lately, you’ve probably seen miracle knots, or miracle braids, all over your ...

Read this before your next braid styling session. Protective hairstyles have become a go-to look for many women of color that would like to give their natural strands a break — especially during the ...

Braids are among the most popular protective styles, potentially providing no-fuss styling for several weeks. But there is one drawback: Taking braids down is a time-consuming task dreaded by many, ...

Maintaining natural, type 4 hair can be a lot of work. Tight coils need to be detangled very gently, styled using a strategic cocktail of curl products, and deep-conditioned religiously — all of that ...

Embrace your child’s natural hair with these beautiful braids that celebrate texture and style. In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through how to create gorgeous, easy braids for natural hair that are ...

During her time as First Lady, Michelle Obama was known for her chic silk presses (inserts photo from the 2021 Presidential Inauguration that broke the internet). Her hair was always meticulously ...

Over the years, Black women have rocked many hairstyles. For some Black women in the ’80s, a look wasn’t complete without a perfectly coiled afro that could only be achieved with sheen spray and a ...