In recent years, protective hairstyles have become an essential part of Black culture and haircare. These styles serve not only as a way to safeguard the hair from damage but also as a means to ...

Learning to do your own hair is a precious skill these days. Many salons continue to remain closed around the country, and those hairdresser who are taking appointments could be booked for months to ...

Kayla Greaves is the former Executive Beauty Editor for InStyle, overseeing all beauty coverage on the site. She has previously held positions at HuffPost and Bustle. Whether you've been on your loc ...

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When it comes to protective styles, few options blend elegance, versatility and cultural significance quite like two-strand ...

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Once you’ve decided to try out locs, you might be wondering how TF you should style them. That’s why we gave you a super-chic side-updo option last week, and on today’s Braid Up, we’re giving you ...