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 are a workhorse in the world of hairstyles—they're classic, trendy, and protective. That being said, there are so many types and styles of braids that it can be difficult to settle on just one ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Having short hair means different things to different people. For some people (like me), short hair means rocking a teeny weeny ...

Braids have been an essential part of Black hair traditions across cultures for centuries. From ancient African civilizations ...

Autumn’s reign is nigh. In other words, for many, it’s time to trade in protective styles for silk presses and billowy blowouts. But, if you fall into the underrepresented camp of year-long braid ...

Natural hair is beloved for a lot of reasons, one of which is its versatility. It can be worn straight, curly/coily, picked out, or stretched out. Another luxury is when you grow tired of dedicating ...

Like others who have sported braided hair since childhood, I grew up with the understanding that tight styles which captured every errant hair (especially around the hairline) extended the longevity ...

Traction alopecia refers to the hair loss that arises when the hair roots are gently but persistently pulled throughout the day, usually as a result of particular hairstyling habits such as wearing ...

In a review of 19 studies, researchers say they can confirm a 'strong association' between certain scalp-pulling hairstyles -- many common among African-Americans -- and the development of traction ...