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 ...

Although mini braids and mini twists belong to the same family of protective styles, there are visible and significant differences between them. Mini braids are tight and structured with a defined ...

When it comes to protective styles, braids will forever be a fan favorite. They can be chic or casual, depending on how you decide to rock them. While a sophisticated braided bob can elevate the class ...

Protective hairstyles — hairstyles that protect the shaft and ends of the hair — are a big part of the natural hair community. Among wigs, weaves, dreadlocs, twists, and braids, box braids (braids ...