“Who’s ready to admit that braids are not a ‘protective’ hairstyle?” asked TikTok creator @kennedyandkeyonce in June. “All the pulling and tension, tugging… I got butt length braids. The weight of the ...

Discover how butterfly braids create a beautiful protective hairstyle with a soft, textured, and eye catching finish. This ...

You can never go wrong with knotless braids. This stress-free style is versatile and doesn’t cause tension on your hair. Wear them up in a high ponytail or all the way down your rump. Faux Locs are ...

Nothing ruins a vacation more than a mad dash to sort out your hair—so a pre-vacay appointment for a low-maintenance protective style is a must. An effortless protective style allows you to spend your ...

Summer brings sunshine, pool parties, and beach days, but it also presents unique challenges for maintaining healthy hair. The combination of intense heat, humidity, chlorine, and salt water can leave ...

7 Easy Protective Hairstyles for Summer, According to a Celebrity Hairstylist originally appeared on Parade. Summer is a time for sunshine, travel and living your best life—but when it comes to ...

Being a self-starter means there's not a lot of time for rest and pleasure. Finding time for self-care, especially when it comes to doing your hair, can be a challenge. You may have kids running ...

Just ahead of the 30th ESSENCE Festival of Culture, booking a hair appointment in the next few weeks goes hand-in-hand with choosing your next hairstyle. “Festival looks are just that: festive, fun, ...

A fresh interpretation of protective styling is making its way through social media, courtesy of entertainment industry veteran and entrepreneur Yandy Smith. The businesswoman’s latest hair ...

People love to throw the term “protective hairstyle” around as if it’s a magical spell that saves your hair from all problems. If you’ve been on a natural hair journey long enough, you already know ...