Braids are both a culturally significant hairstyle as well as a convenient and protective one. Across several cultures, braiding hair is a tradition that people pass down through generations, with ...

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 ...

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 ...

There are a few ways to keep hair healthy and strong, but as the name suggests, a protective style shields hair from damage, ...

Simple braids can be a quick way to get your hair out of your face before a workout, while more complex braids can be dressed up or down. You can braid your own hair with some practice and patience or ...

As far as trendy braiding patterns go, I think it's safe to say that zig-zags are the gold standard. This parting method adds the *perfect* dose of edginess to any style...and it's the reason that the ...

Can we all just stop for a minute and discuss the pure greatness and versatility of stitch braids? I mean, there are just so many fun and different directions to take this one braiding pattern—it’s ...

This half-cornrow, half-curly style is elegant and trendy. Keke Palmer's fiery copper color adds extra wow-factor, but it'll look just as stunning with any hair color. For this look, go with large ...

For many of us growing up in the early aughts, traditional cornrows were a quick style that could last through a chaotic grade school day. With some children — definitely not referring to ourselves ...

Braids have always been a fashion choice for Nigerian women but in 2025, it was a response to economic pressure, lifestyle ...

Braids have been a staple style in the history of hair. Reviewed by Nigella Miller Fact checked by Michelle Regalado If there is one thing we know for sure, it's that braids are not going anywhere, ...

Braids feel normal today. They show up everywhere, so familiar that we rarely stop to think about where they began. But ...