This style involves tightly braiding the hair ... then braid it (you can do a simple three-strand braid or something fancier like a fishtail or cornrow). Once the braid is done, wrap it around ...

From braided buns to cornrows, there are countless braided hairstyles to experiment with. Ahead, we've rounded up 20 braided ...

Also known as bohemian braids, the ethereal goddess style optimizes volume and texture. They're achieved by plaiting traditional three-strand braids with curly pieces of hair added throughout the ...

Braid three small sections to one side of your part and secure with a single band for a side-swept style that has nothing to do with bangs. Already the proud owner of a mane of baby braids?

Protective styles, specifically braids, can be a great way to experiment ... "All you need to do is oil your scalp every two to three days, depending on how fast your scalp dries." ...

an I-can’t-deal-with-this-heat style—whatever. And to get you on my level of excitement, we, the good people at Cosmo, created three gorgeous braided bun tutorials that combine cornrows ...

If you've got some extra braiding hair lying around, and not a ton of time, why not create a lovely, waist-grazing braid (or three) like Yara Shahidi? But while this style is gorgeous, keep in ...

Box braids are a classic go-to — there are endless ways to style them. But it can also seem like they take an endless amount of time to install. One solution: crochet box braids. Crochet braids ...

Hair braiding transcends simple aesthetics to become a cultural cornerstone for many people of color. These protective styles deliver both convenience and expression while providing natural hair a ...

The name ‘cornrows’ originates from the braids’ resemblance to rows of corn on the cob. This style involves three-strand braids, closely woven to the scalp using an underhand, upward motion ...

Makeda Sandford for The New York Times As recently as three years ago, the style was not very common, according to hair stylists who specialize in braids for Black women. Now, at salons like ...