With the new year well underway, staying tapped into the protective styles shaping the months ahead feels essential. Ahead, we tapped hair experts to share the protective styles set to define 2026.

Almost every Black woman or girl has, at some point, purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists or faux ...

Isis Brantley, once arrested for braiding without a license, now teaches natural hair traditions nationwide and prepares for ...

JuQuita Vance of Lush Beauty Lounge in Milwaukee is teaching students that braiding is more than a hairstyle — it's a ...

I started out using Doux Mousse Def, a hydrating mousse that offers both hydration and shine. It’s sort of a wonder product ...

Growing up in Amherst, Yasmin Brandford recalls her family being one of only about 20 Black families in the community. She started learning how to braid hair at age 7, practicing on her Barbies and ...

London Fashion week was stacked with celebrity beauty moments: from Jodie Turner-Smith to Myha'la at Burberry.

Madison Beer loves to turn heads with some of the most unique outfit choices. Following this vibe, her latest gray-hued minidress looked just great. Frankly, it proved that power dressing doesn’t ...

There are a few ways to keep hair healthy and strong, but as the name suggests, a protective style shields hair from damage, breakage, and other environmental factors that can keep it from flourishing ...

But you may not know Amos was also the man behind Brandy’s iconic ’90s braid stylings. In a recent interview with Complex, he revealed that his career began with styling R&B sweetheart Brandy while he ...

Braids on men used to be frowned upon, but welcome to the 21st century! Old doctrines have passed away, and new ones are taking root. Everywhere you turn, there’s a young man with braided hair and ...