Learn how to create stunning cornrow braids with extensions in this in-depth, step-by-step hair tutorial by Maryam Hampton.

From buns to braids, I'm a huuuge fan of protective styles when it comes to caring for natural hair. I'm always curious to find easy ways to give my curls a break from styling, and switch up my ...

Faux locs are a beautiful protective style that can be worn in so many ways. One of the most popular takes on the look is goddess locs. This version—worn by celebrities like Tamera Mowry Housley, Tyra ...

The Protection collection is designed to detox, refresh and nourish the scalp at any stage of protective styling or when utilizing extensions. With this new range of products, the brand aims to help ...

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, transformational haircare brand, Cécred, is proud to launch the Protection Collection, a lineup of five products to detox, refresh, and deeply nourish ...

Hair experts Lacy Redway and Kieara Hill break down the boho box braids trend. A quick search of the term "boho braids" or "goddess braids" on TikTok is all it takes to see rising interest in the the ...

Read this before your next braid styling session. Protective hairstyles have become a go-to look for many women of color that would like to give their natural strands a break — especially during the ...

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As much as you may love wearing your natural hair, now and then, you may want to switch things up with a new 'do or a cute color without committing to alter your real hair long term. Maybe you're ...

The idea is that most of your natural hair is tucked away, often in a braided hairstyle or under a wig or weave — and even if ...

As the natural hair movement forges on more Black women are rediscovering their love for box braids, faux locs, and other styles that have been in the community for decades—for some, centuries. And in ...

As the natural hair movement forges on more Black women are rediscovering their love for box braids, faux locs, and other styles that have been in the community for decades—for some, centuries. And in ...