From buns to braids, I'm a huuuge fan of protective styles when it comes to caring for natural hair. I'm always curious to find easy ways to give my curls a break from styling, and switch up my ...

As the leaves change colors and the air turns crisp, it’s time to switch up your natural hair care routine. The cooler weather brings its own set of challenges for styling natural hair. Still, with ...

As the natural hair movement forges on more Black women are rediscovering their love for box braids, faux locs, and other styles that have been in the community for decades—for some, centuries. And in ...

When you can’t decide on one size braid, go for multiple with an intricately oversized, Renaissance-inspired braid crown. Just be sure to secure fragile hairline strands into braids like FKA Twigs ...

Protective style season is here, and with these useful tips you can maintain a head full of happy, healthy hair. Once the flowers begin to bloom and the sun shines a bit longer, a silent signal is ...

Read this before your next braid styling session. Protective hairstyles have become a go-to look for many women of color that would like to give their natural strands a break — especially during the ...

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