For anyone looking to live out their cottagecore dreams this year, a rope braid will give you a soft, delicate, and ethereal look. Similar to the fishtail braid, it only uses two strands rather than ...

Everyone has something that makes them feel calm when they’re stressed or anxious. Some people like to paint, others like to watch trash reality TV. For me, I’m into watching hair braiding tutorials ...

Flower crowns and feather headpieces are so passé. If you’re meeting us in NOLA forESSENCE Fest or heading to another summer destination, prepare to be the ‘mane’ attraction in some of our favorite ...

If you're a black woman who grew up in the ‘90s, chances are that you probably fell in love with box braids courtesy of Janet Jackson in "Poetic Justice," Brandy in "Moesha," and Stacey Dash in ...

Don’t get me wrong: I looove Senegalese twists—they’re a classic look. But sometimes, doing the same style over and over again can get pretty old...fast. That’s why on this week’s episode of The Braid ...

One of the easiest ways to transform your look is by switching up your go-to hairstyle. Of course, getting a new trendy haircut, like the "mixie" or the ubiquitous "octopus," will surely make an ...