The idea is that most of your natural hair is tucked away, often in a braided hairstyle or under a wig or weave — and even if ...

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 ...

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 ...

Accent your protective style with beads, barrettes, or clips. If you already have shorter hair and want a braided style that ...

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 to doing your hair, can be a challenge. You may have kids running ...

Just ahead of the 30th ESSENCE Festival of Culture, booking a hair appointment in the next few weeks goes hand-in-hand with choosing your next hairstyle. “Festival looks are just that: festive, fun, ...

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 ...

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, ...

Braids, twists, faux locs are some of the protective hairstyles we know and love. Larranisha Russell, a celebrity hairstylist, joins Life Hacks with Liana to share tips on managing and caring for ...

7 Easy Protective Hairstyles for Summer, According to a Celebrity Hairstylist originally appeared on Parade. Summer is a time for sunshine, travel and living your best life—but when it comes to ...