I had been studying YouTube videos for weeks, hoping to find tutorial fit or braiding beginners like myself. I found the perfect DIY jumbo braids technique using rubber bands. On my first few attempts ...

This week on The Braid Up, we’re giving you a look that checks all the boxes: It’s low maintenance and cool, and it doesn’t take hours to install. Yup, dreams really do come true. The best thing about ...

If you’ve never gone through a Senegalese twist phase on your protective style journey, well, I’m sorry, but you haven’t lived. Senegalese twists are number one when it comes to fun, chill-girl styles ...

Cosmopolitan is showing you exactly how to create a sleek freestyle high pony hairstyle, using some must-have products and rubber band braids in this episode of The Braid Up. Paige Shivers Breaks the ...

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Protective hair styling is a black girl’s best friend during summer. The extreme heat can be a hassle and to deal with and humidity doesn’t make it any better. While there are a handful of protective ...

These hairstyles are giving us serious inspo. Box braids are a timeless hairstyle that once you have, you'll want to keep forever. While they may be stylish, box braids also have the ability to help ...

Why Do People Braid Hair? Many people choose braids as their go-to hairstyle because they’re stylish and low maintenance. They also protect your hair from daily styling, breakage, and the elements, ...