Whether you call it a Dutch braid, boxer braids, or a reverse braid, this style of braiding can be challenging. Unlike a French braid, which is your traditional three-strand braid, a Dutch braid ...

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I love -- repeat, love-- braided hairstyles. They're beyond perfect for the warmer weather, they keep your hair out of your face and off of your neck, and they look ridiculously chic and hip without ...

Seriously, have you ever seen a cooler runway hairstyle than this several-strand braid at the Alexandre Herchcovitch show at Fashion Week? No,* seriously.*I fear I'm not quite dexterous enough to pull ...

My hair has had a good summer: It’s been in the sea, in the pool, drenched in sunshine, tonged, dyed and re-dyed. So, when Refinery29’s deputy beauty d ...

Look, I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again: When it comes to protective styles, locs and faux locs can be styled into some of the most creative and dynamic looks out there. Like, the limit does not ...

The side braid is the ultimate effortless look. Whether you're going for just an accent or a full glamazon jumbo braid, chances are wearing one will make you look and feel very pulled together.

There's nothing more fun than a chic braided hairstyle to elevate your look, But as braids have grown up, they've also gotten way more complicated (kinda like life, huh? Cue "Ironic" by Alanis ...