When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. "It's a look that's been around for a really long time," says Garvey, noting that the style has ...

Boho, goddess, and boho goddess braids are the current trend for the summer. All are equally beautiful, but are they a practical hairstyle for those looking for a protective option that lasts? Many ...

Braids are a protective style that have culturally lasted the test of time. They not only allow Black women to connect more ...

Whether you're expressly a braids-on-vacation kind of person or they're more of a lifestyle for you, you can't go wrong with trying what is arguably the most popular protective hairstyles of all time.

Kara Jillian Brown is the beauty editor of InStyle. She began her career at Well+Good, where she spent five years evolving from editorial intern to news writer to beauty writer. She earned a ...

This plait takes mere minutes to perfect and is a classic braid style. First, decide where you want the braid to be positioned on your head – you can braid either side or down the centre. Divide your ...

Although there's something amazing about relaxed beachy waves during the summer, let's be real here — wearing your hair down when it's 90 degrees outside is not exactly the most pleasant thing in the ...