Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Being a self-starter means there’s not a lot of time for rest and pleasure. Finding time for self-care, especially when it comes ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Natural hair is beloved for a lot of reasons, one of which is its versatility. It can be worn straight, curly/coily, picked out, ...

"Protective styles" has long been shorthand for braids, twists, and locs. However, thanks to the influence of celebrity culture and social media, wigs and weaves have also become popular choices for ...

Summer brings sunshine, pool parties, and beach days, but it also presents unique challenges for maintaining healthy hair. The combination of intense heat, humidity, chlorine, and salt water can leave ...

From bantu knots to a cute new ponytail sleeve, we found some easy protective styles that keep your hair looking cool when the temps get hot. Keeping your hair looking its best during the summer can ...

Protective hairstyles are styles that help keep your hair tucked away and reduce daily styling. Many people use them to support length retention, reduce breakage, and simplify their hair care routine.

If you have Afro-textured hair, you’ve probably been wearing protective styles since the first coils appeared on your head, whether you’ve been aware of it or not. Those bobble-trimmed pigtails you ...

Travel maintenance extends to nails, outfits, and shoes, but perhaps the most important and difficult upkeep belongs to hair—especially when it comes to protective styles. As the phrase goes, “beauty ...

With temperatures climbing north of 100 degrees in New Orleans, the heat can only be described as nothing short of oppressive. It’s a gamble to show up at Essence Festival events with a silk press or ...

As a teen, I rocked cornrows and box braids with my real hair — no extensions — as if my life depended on it. I'm talking designs galore! If y'all remember back in the day how folks went wild over ...