Learn how to style Bubble braids, the hairstyle that has taken over the Internet of late. Whether you are a novice or pro, you got this. The Top Hot Tool Mistake You’re Probably Making—And How to Fix ...

When someone with sharp-looking box braids walks into a room, it’s hard to not stop and admire the endlessly cool hairstyle. While it’s a classic, braided extensions can be tough to master on your own ...

Although it’s now 2022, a scroll through TikTok would fool you into thinking it’s Y2K all over again. On social media, Gen Z continues to recreate nostalgic trends so well you’d think they, too, were ...

Learn how to create stunning cornrow braids with extensions in this in-depth, step-by-step hair tutorial by Maryam Hampton.

Here on The Braid Up, we've seen countless stitch braid remixes, including stunning heart shapes and geometric-crossover patterns. All of these looks are major hits that deserve their flowers, but ...

What’s not to love about braids? From box to Fulani braids, protective styles never go out of season. While they require a lot of time, money and patience (so much patience) to upkeep, the results are ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Need this style in your life? Same. Here are a few pro tips you’ll def want to keep in mind: 1. Part ...

While it can be easy to focus on the challenges of maintaining thick, natural hair, it is hard to ignore its stunning versatility. There are endless ways to keep curly hairstyles feeling new and ...

When it comes to protective styles, braids will forever be a fan favorite. They can be chic or casual, depending on how you decide to rock them. While a sophisticated braided bob can elevate the class ...

Here's how a year without braids helped one writer recover from traction alopecia and find healthy protective styles.

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 ...