Leave it to Winnie Harlow to find the coolest braids and beads combo. Her waist-length braids are made extra pretty with a handful of beads just on her ends. You don't need long braids to try a beaded ...

Among the myriad of braided styles, short hair braid styles stand out for their chic and modern aesthetic. Standing as a 90s classic, short braids offer versatility and ease. This makes them a popular ...

Nothing says summertime like a fresh set of braids. It would be crazy to say cornrows are “back” — they’ve been around since forever and have never, ever fallen off. What is happening right now is an ...

Kara Jillian Brown is the beauty editor of InStyle. She began her career at Well+Good, where she spent five years evolving from editorial intern to news writer to beauty writer. She earned a ...

Braids are beloved for a myriad of reasons. They act as a protective style and lead to low manipulation of your natural hair, they're a fun way to add personality to a look, and they're a creative ...

There are protective styles, and then there's the protective style: box braids. The two are basically synonymous at this point, as box braids are not only protective but also incredibly convenient and ...

“Braids have been decorated since the beginning of time," César Ramirêz, Mizani's global artistic director, tells us. “I believe they're derived from a very old tribal tradition that has been passed ...

Protective styling is warm weather approved, low maintenance and vacation-friendly. It’s no wonder everyone from high profile celebs to our BFFs rock them throughout the summer season. One surefire ...