Beyond their practicality, braids offer endless room for creativity, especially when you want to refresh a familiar look. One ...

Leave it to Winnie Harlow to find the coolest braids and beads combo. Her waist-length braids are made extra pretty with a handful of beads just on her ends. You don't need long braids to try a beaded ...

Braid is known to be a protective hairstyle and it can be made more stylishly. Since we all agree braids are one of the hairstyles we'll be rocking this cold and dry season, it's okay to make them ...

If you are looking for a hairdo that doesn’t require chopping it off, braids and beads might be your answer, writes Srividya Suri. People love to change their ‘usual look’ and replace it with a new ...

Kara Jillian Brown is the beauty editor of InStyle. She began her career at Well+Good, where she spent five years evolving from editorial intern to news writer to beauty writer. She earned a ...

Among the myriad of braided styles, short hair braid styles stand out for their chic and modern aesthetic. Standing as a 90s classic, short braids offer versatility and ease. This makes them a popular ...

There are protective styles, and then there's the protective style: box braids. The two are basically synonymous at this point, as box braids are not only protective but also incredibly convenient and ...

Protective hairstyles for short hair offer the perfect balance of style and practicality, allowing you to tuck away hair ends, reduce upkeep, and prevent damage from the elements. While short hair is ...

You’ll find different styles, with tips on how to bring your chosen look to life. Call it your visual wishlist or braid planning guide. If you’re considering a hair change soon, start here. Braids are ...

“Braids have been decorated since the beginning of time," César Ramirêz, Mizani's global artistic director, tells us. “I believe they're derived from a very old tribal tradition that has been passed ...