This detailed, step-by-step tutorial by Maryam Hampton teaches how to create stunning cornrow braids with extensions, explaining hair parting and the addition of synthetic extensions for a beautiful, ...

Box braids are one of the most popular styles for Summer vacation thanks to stars like Beyoncé and movies like Poetic Justice. This style uses synthetic, straight hair to create long plaits The term ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Achieving this look is a lot easier than it appears. After washing, detangling and ...

Y’all, it’s been a week. And even though I can’t really put out the dumpster fire that is the world right now, I can give you a little distraction. This week on The Braid Up, we’re featuring a classic ...

Braids are one of the most versatile protective styles for all natural hair types. However, when you're dealing with thin natural hair, not all plaited styles are created equal. Jumbo braids for thin ...