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Short and Sweet
17 Short Natural Hairstyles That Are Anything But Boring
All the inspo you need, from stars like Saweetie, Solange, and Lupita Nyong’o.
By Annie Blay-Tettey
Spiral Bound
I Discovered My New Favorite Protective Style on a Recent Trip to Ghana
Everyone on TikTok is a fan of French curl braids, thanks to women in Africa.
By Annie Blay-Tettey
Works Of Art
Freestyle Braids Are Not Your Grandma’s Cornrows
This hairstyle is so much more than a TikTok trend.
By Oyetunde Olubowale
Spritz Spritz
The Best Braid Sprays to Soothe Your Scalp While Wearing Protective Styles
Say goodbye to itchy, dry scalps.
By Annie Blay-Tettey
Spell-Casting Style
Vanessa Hudgens Figured Out the Ideal Hairstyle to Wear With a Casual Witch Hat
This is so much more fun than a Wicked Witch of the West low bun.
By Marci Robin
It's a Tie
I Never Would Have Thought to Wear Tiny Ribbons in My Hair Like Emma Chamberlain Did
Instead of tying off the ends of her long braids, she wore them down the entire length.
By Marci Robin
Boxed in
Here’s Proof That Box Braids Are the Most Versatile Protective Style
Braided bangs, Fulani flip-overs, crowns, and 12 more looks to try.
By Annie Blay-Tettey
ALL IN THE DETAILS
The Greatest Hair Inspiration From Spring 2024 Fashion Week
Ribbons, embellished accessories, and red-hot hair color made our heads turn this season.
By Paige Stables
Hair
Tracee Ellis Ross's Super-Long Braid Has a Mind of Its Own
She panicked there for a sec.
By Marci Robin
Just Got Braid
Cardi B Looks Like a Modern-Day Rapunzel With Her XXL Fishtail Braid
Her Labor Day weekend look gives "so long, summer" a whole new meaning.
By Marci Robin
Heavenly Hair
Sheryl Lee Ralph Is the Latest Celeb to Wear This Year’s Trendiest Braided Hairstyle
It's truly a look fit for a goddess.
By Gabi Thorne
EXTRA, EXTRA
You Can Smell the Spritz on These ‘90s Hair Looks
Hairstylist Nikki Nelms honors the more-is-more Black hairstyles from the past while redefining them for the present.
By Jihan ForbesPhotography by Adrienne Raquel
Bun and Done
Gabrielle Union Proves Summer's Hottest Accessory Is One Big Ol' Bun
This textured topknot deserves to be in heavy rotation this season.
By Marci Robin
HAIR INSPIRATION
18 Stunning Indian Bridal Hairstyles Curated By Bollywood Hairstylists
From flower-adorned updos to high-shine waves, there is a style here for everyone.
By Nikita Charuza
TIME TO GO
Gabrielle Union Makes the Braid Take-Down Process Look Unbelievably Easy
In a new video, Union takes us through how she resets her hair and it almost seems… fun?
By Gabi Thorne
Power Plaits
7 Braided Hairstyles to Wear for the Ultimate Hot Girl Summer
This is a reminder to book your hair appointment right after you schedule that flight to paradise.
By Annie Blay-Tettey
Make It Rain
Raindrop Braids Are the Box Braid Upgrade You’ve Been Looking For
TikTok's latest protective style fixation is absolutely mesmerizing.
By Annie Blay-Tettey
La Tresse Française
How to French Braid Your Hair in 5 Easy Steps
We’ve put together a guide that won’t have you tangling your strands or twisting your fingers.
By Marisa Petrarca
Long Ago
Rosario Dawson Ditched Her Pixie Cut for Thigh-Length Braids
She's celebrating her new Star Wars miniseries with her longest hair ever.
By Marci Robin
CLACK CLACK
Willow Smith's Beaded Cornrows Made Me Call a Braider on the Spot
It's the longest style we've seen on the singer in a while.
By Gabi Thorne