Braids are a protective style that have culturally lasted the test of time. They not only allow Black women to connect more ...

Tips from the experts on what to know before getting goddess braids and advice on how to get the most out of this popular protective style Goddess braids are a beloved protective style for a ...

Protective hairstyles are a great way to keep natural hair healthy and provide you with so many options to change up your look. Box braids are a classic go-to — there are endless ways to style them.

Crochet braids are a fantastic protective hairstyle for your next look! They come in a wide range of pre-styled options and various thicknesses and textures, allowing you to create the braided look of ...

When someone with sharp-looking box braids walks into a room, it’s hard to not stop and admire the endlessly cool hairstyle. While it’s a classic, braided extensions can be tough to master on your own ...

Whether you're expressly a braids-on-vacation kind of person or they're more of a lifestyle for you, you can't go wrong with trying what is arguably the most popular protective hairstyles of all time.

Kara Jillian Brown is the beauty editor of InStyle. She began her career at Well+Good, where she spent five years evolving from editorial intern to news writer to beauty writer. She earned a ...