Dating back 5000 years, braids have long played a significant role in the expression of Black women. The origin of hair-braiding can be traced back to 3500 BC, where the Himba people of Namibia ...

Grab your teasing combs and your dry shampoo — Braid 101 is in session. There are so many different plaits out there, and we admit we can only do half of them. Browsing our Instagram feeds, we often ...

Leave it to braid guru Sarah Potempa to find a way to make five-strand braiding seem like something doable by real humans and not a style that should only be attempted by an ambidextrous octopus. The ...

Braids are versatile and beautiful hairstyles, not just for adults but for kids. No matter your age, knowing the right hairstyle makes all the difference and elevates your look instantly. This ...

A few years ago, I thought bridal braids were a hot trend. Oh, how wrong I was. Rather than a trend, they're a timeless hairstyle that continues to make an appearance, and more beautiful than ever.

If you have thinning hair, you might feel resigned to wearing your hair down forever and ever. That’s definitely not the case. You can wear many different updos and hairstyles for thinning hair.

So what exactly is a reverse French braid, anyway? The good news is, if you're familiar with a regular French braid, the reverse isn't too difficult to master (although it is a little harder to handle ...

Getting your kids dressed, fed and out the door in the morning is no easy task. And if you also have to manage a little one's mane, it can be downright stressful. Luckily, braids are a great option ...

A side braid is perfect if you want something different but simple. Just gather all your hair on one side of your shoulder ...

Oh, braids. For a while there, we were kinda over you (especially the milkmaid sort), but you refused to really go away—and now look, the whole world has gone braid-crazy again this spring. Here are ...

Learn how to style Bubble braids, the hairstyle that has taken over the Internet of late. Whether you are a novice or pro, you got this. The Top Hot Tool Mistake You’re Probably Making—And How to Fix ...

This go-to protective style is great for your natural strands. Box braids have been a go-to look for women of color for decades, and now many are happily turning to a knotless version of the look.