Actress Gabrielle Union, left, and Artiste Doja Cat, right both in cornrows [Pinterest] Invest in your hair, it's the only crown you never take off. This anonymous quote is one that describes how much ...

Jacqui recommends leaning into slanted parts to soften the strong lines featured in square-shaped faces. The subtle tweak ...

From over-accessorized pigtails to waist-length Senegalese twists, I’ve been wearing protective hairstyles for as long as I remember. No one could catch me with my afro-hair out in the open. Mainly ...

Protective styles offer those with textured hair styling options that are low-maintenance. They cut down on styling time and, as the name suggests, shield hair from damage. From box braids to cornrows ...

Although protective styles are generally low maintenance, they still pose some challenges. One of the issues we face is maintaining the health of our hair while it’s neatly tucked away. Some ...

Ask any beauty maven with textured, natural tresses; the benefits of protective styling are endless. From shielding your strands from environmental exposure to eliminating daily over-manipulation, ...

Protective hairstyles have long served as both a form of expression and a necessity for Black women. Though protective styles are deeply rooted in African culture, they're often creatively reimagined ...