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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.
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.
Works Of Art

Freestyle Braids Are Not Your Grandma’s Cornrows

This hairstyle is so much more than a TikTok trend.
Spritz Spritz

The Best Braid Sprays to Soothe Your Scalp While Wearing Protective Styles

Say goodbye to itchy, dry scalps.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hair

Tracee Ellis Ross's Super-Long Braid Has a Mind of Its Own

She panicked there for a sec.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Make It Rain

Raindrop Braids Are the Box Braid Upgrade You’ve Been Looking For

TikTok's latest protective style fixation is absolutely mesmerizing. 
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.
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.
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.