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 ...

Nothing brings Black women together like the head tap. You know, the one we can’t stop doing while wearing a protective style. Regardless of the hair’s quality, the tension of a wig, braids or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If protective styles were a singing group, box braids would be Beyoncé. There isn’t a single event or occasion this hairstyle ...

Braids are beautiful until dandruff and sweat come in the way (Image: Shutterstock) Washing your hair is important whether you keep long hair or not. All the dirt and sweat that accumulates on your ...

Whether you're natural or not, there are so many reason to rock a protective style during the summer. Beyond shielding your hair from the harsh sun, styles like braids, twists, or faux locs can reduce ...

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 ...

Synthetic braids are a common way to protect your natural hair from the elements and are a great time saver. They come in many variants giving you a wide selection to choose from. However, after a ...