Thankfully, the narrative is changing. In recent years, stars like Tyla, Lupita Nyong’o, and Zendaya have worn braids on red carpets. Luxury brands like Dior and Kenzo have sent models down the runway wearing intricate cornrows. Seeing these styles in these spaces signals to the masses that braids are much more than just a tool to make life easier.

The former First Lady opens up like never before about her style evolution and the significance of wearing natural hair and protective styles

When it comes to protective styles, no style is better at keeping the manipulation of your natural hair at an all-time minimum than braids. The beautiful thing about them is that not only do they allow you to style your hair in a hurry and keep your ...

Whether they were natural dos, surprise dye jobs or extensions, revamped versions of braided hairstyles took over Hollywood this year. We never grow tired of seeing standard box braids, cornrows and fishtails, but it equally exciting to see A-lister mane ...

Michelle Obama a name synonymous with understated style, leadership and grace. As the first Black First Lady of the United States, she was watched from her fashion choices to policy statements.

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In shorter styles, volume was evident in tight overflowing curls, big ringlets that bounced with the nod of a head and heavy bangs that consumed eyebrows, along with some ears. Lengthier styles were crimped, wavy and braided, with some in vivid colors that seemed both natural and like the handiwork of a good salon.

When you fall into a hair rut, your gut reaction might be to frantically call up your stylist for a new 'do. And while there’s nothing wrong with a drastic chop, color change or fresh fringe, sometimes all it takes to fall back in love with your mane is ...

Wearing a waterfall braid is like having your hair both down and up at the same time—talk about an ideal hairstyle for hot summer days. Here, 10 different ways to weave, twist, and knot your way to the prettiest waterfall braid. We like to imagine that ...