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, ...

Compared to traditional box braids, knotless braids are notorious for loosening and frizzing faster. That said, you should exercise extra caution when washing them to maximize their longevity. Braider ...

What’s not to love about braids? From box to Fulani braids, protective styles never go out of season. While they require a lot of time, money and patience (so much patience) to upkeep, the results are ...

One of the advantages of braids or twists is that you don’t have to style or wash your hair every day. Even though these hairstyles can be low maintenance, they still require some care, like the ...

The act of protecting our natural hair in the form of box braids has been a mainstay in the Black hair community. Waist-length ‘Poetic Justice’ braids or a Maxine Shaw-inspired braided bob are a go-to ...