Our collective braid obsession died down a few months ago, but this cute hairstyle on Spanish actress Blanca Suarez might just reignite it. ...that her hair was twisted along the side of her head ...

Between the pool days, beach days, lake days, and outdoor workouts, natural hair can take a beating during the summer months, which is why protective styles are our go-to when the temperatures start ...

Although mini braids and mini twists belong to the same family of protective styles, there are visible and significant differences between them. Mini braids are tight and structured with a defined ...

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 ...

Plaits and braids reign supreme in the beauty world, which is why every summer celebs and influencers go crazy for them. Lets face it, not only is the hairstyle forever cool, but it's also hella ...

So, you're going on a hot date. Cute outfit? Check. Sexy stilettos? Check. Now, what to do with your hair? Put it in a braid, of course. But when you don't exactly know how to braid your own hair, ...

It’s officially protective style season. Typically, this would be my cue to schedule an appointment for box braids; however, I have my sight set on another style this spring. It’s possible that you’ve ...

I keep telling ya twists are the new braids, and it seems that Emmy Rossum agrees 'cause she wore this hairstyle at an Oz screening yesterday. But there's something a little unexpected about it... If ...

Everyone has something that makes them feel calm when they’re stressed or anxious. Some people like to paint, others like to watch trash reality TV. For me, I’m into watching hair braiding tutorials ...

Going to the gym might not be the most glamorous part of your day, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still look amazing while squeezing in a sweat session. Adding an edgy braid to your hair is an easy ...