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 ...

The luxury of having braids is knowing that your natural hair will require zero maintenance for an extended period of time. It’s one of the many reasons this protective style floods our social media ...

When it comes to protective styles, nothing offers versatility and ease like box braids. What’s also amazing about this style is that you can keep these braids for four to eight weeks without having ...

Braids are some of the best protective styles for black hair and they're also a great way to have an instantly new look. However, reacting to the synthetic hair used in the extensions can leave one's ...

Are you new to synthetic braided hairstyles? Or maybe you want to improve your haircare expertise? Whether you're looking for the best products for keeping your braids looking fresh, expert tips for ...

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When writer Florie Mwanza starting working out, she noticed it was affecting her braids and scalp health. Here’s how she learned to maintain both. I’ve had my hair manipulated into every braided style ...

Calling all protective style lovers! As a natural girl who makes a point to protect my mane from the wintery weather —protective styles— mainly knotless braids have become my hairstyle savior. However ...

Looking groomed at a festival is no easy feat. With sleepless nights, tent-head and flying cups of wee to contend with, it's pretty much a given your hair's going to be looking a little less than its ...