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 ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. 1. Treat your scalp to a pre-oil sesh. Before you start braiding, give your scalp and strands a little ...

Few things compare to the feel of newly done braids — the shine, the bounce, that squeaky-tight scalp, it's the hair equivalent of stepping out of a limo in slow motion. As a textured-hair girly, I ...

Whether you call it a Dutch braid, boxer braids, or a reverse braid, this style of braiding can be challenging. Unlike a traditional French braid, which is your traditional three-strand braid, a Dutch ...