Editor’s Note: These steps are usually more helpful if a) you’re braiding your own hair b) your stylist only offers braiding services. I found most braiding places offer a wash and dry, in which case, ...

Pretty Shouldn’t Hurt – trailer from UN-RULY, Dark & Lovely *UN-RULY, a beauty platform dedicated to Black hair and women, has teamed with iconic Black hair care brand, Dark & Lovely, to spark an ...

Ask any beauty maven with textured, natural tresses; the benefits of protective styling are endless. From shielding your strands from environmental exposure to eliminating daily over-manipulation, ...

Looking to switch up your protective style game? Knotless braids are taking over the beauty world, and we’re here for it! These modern takes on traditional box braids are gentler on your scalp and ...

Beyoncé continues expanding her beauty empire with the introduction of five new products designed specifically for protective styling and hair extensions. The Cécred Protection Collection arrives ...

Although protective styles are generally low maintenance, they still pose some challenges. One of the issues we face is maintaining the health of our hair while it’s neatly tucked away. Some ...

Braid styles are forever — the classics will always be the classics. But every once in a while, everybody is obsessed with one specific style, and all the braiders are flooded with the same set of ...

Every year you may see periodic reminders that the height of the winter and summer months are colloquially referred to as "protective style season." From mermaid braids to sew-ins, certain hairstyles ...

Fight rainy season hair problems like frizz, shrinkage, and breakage with these protective natural hairstyles and keep your hair healthy and hydrated, rain or shine. These issues can be solved by ...