There comes a moment in every natural girl’s life when her twist out fails her, seemingly for no reason. You co-washed, detangled, moisturized, oiled, perfectly sectioned your hair, and applied just ...

Braids are a black girl’s summer staple style. They are cool, chic, and are easy to maintain. Though sometimes it’s easy to get stuck in a rut of styles: simple cornrows, twists, or box braids. Get ...

For anyone looking to live out their cottagecore dreams this year, a rope braid will give you a soft, delicate, and ethereal look. Similar to the fishtail braid, it only uses two strands rather than ...

2. Oil your scalp. To help keep your scalp moisturized and soothed while you've got these braids in, drip a few drops of your favorite scalp oil and massage in every night. It'll provide relaxing ...

There's nothing more fun than a chic braided hairstyle to elevate your look, But as braids have grown up, they've also gotten way more complicated (kinda like life, huh? Cue "Ironic" by Alanis ...

There is something very divine about braids, and no matter what the style is, braids are always in style. If you want to get braids done, here are some unique hairstyles to consider. Braids are always ...

When it comes to protective styles, no style is better at keeping the manipulation of your natural hair at an all-time minimum than braids. The beautiful thing about them is that not only do they ...

Half-braided hairstyles are having a full-circle moment. Celebs like Tia Mowry, Tems, and Tyla have each been spotted rocking versions of the look recently, proving that this nostalgic hairdo is back ...

One of the best things about braids, in our book, is how they take on the personality of the person wearing them. You can almost read a girl by her braid. Take Ciara, who's been having a braid moment ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tiana Randall is a writer whose work intersects style and sports. “Zoe Kravitz’s braids are an epidemic,” says one TikTok user in ...