But as a 4B woman—one who’s long relied on box braids as a protective style—I’ll admit I’ve neglected my natural hair.

Learn exactly how much hair to use for feed-in braids to achieve the best results. Perfect for beginners looking to master neat, proportional braids. #FeedInBraids # ...

Braids on men used to be frowned upon, but welcome to the 21st century! Old doctrines have passed away, and new ones are taking root. Everywhere you turn, there’s a young man with braided hair and ...

As someone who wears box braids during the summer, I’m no stranger to the unique set of issues that come with protective styles. I’ve dealt with scalp itchiness due to product buildup, lack of ...

There’s nothing you did to cause your hair to fall out. (Alopecia areata is, after all, an autoimmune disease.) But there are things you can do to retain your remaining hair, as well as speed up the ...

While you can easily achieve a French braid on fresh, clean hair, or few-days-old hair, it can be helpful to start your prep when you wash and dry. Russell says that creating the right texture is ...

Your scalp is basically your face’s upstairs neighbor. And just like you wouldn’t slap any ol’ moisturizer on your skin without figuring out if you’re oily, dry, or somewhere in between, your scalp ...

For those of us with afro-textured hair, protective styles—like boho braids and locs—are an investment in our hair health. Due to the delicacy of our coils, regular hydration, detangling, scalp ...

Your complete guide to soothing tight braids and keeping your scalp happy We’ve all been there: you walk out of the salon with gorgeous new braids, but by day two, your scalp is screaming for mercy.

You’ll find different styles, with tips on how to bring your chosen look to life. Call it your visual wishlist or braid planning guide. If you’re considering a hair change soon, start here. Braids are ...

While it can be easy to focus on the challenges of maintaining thick, natural hair, it is hard to ignore its stunning versatility. There are endless ways to keep curly hairstyles feeling new and ...

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 ...