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 ...

Nothing ruins a vacation more than a mad dash to sort out your hair—so a pre-vacay appointment for a low-maintenance protective style is a must. An effortless protective style allows you to spend your ...

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.

Protective styles are used in the Black community to take a break from manipulating natural hair. These styles, however, are often believed to be one of the leading reasons behind the rise in traction ...

Crochet hairstyles have always been in vogue, but they are the new trends taking over social media at the moment. On TikTok, every fashion and beauty creator seems to be teaching you how to install ...

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 ...

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 ...

“Who’s ready to admit that braids are not a ‘protective’ hairstyle?” asked TikTok creator @kennedyandkeyonce in June. “All the pulling and tension, tugging… I got butt length braids. The weight of the ...