A minimal fishtail braid is a classy braid. The hairdo is a blend of traditional and contemporary. Try this with your ethnic outfit to exude sophistication. Kiara Advani's fishtail braid hairdo is ...

This is why, especially in the summer, many turn to protective styles like cornrows, twists and knotless braids. Not only do these styles shield your hair and eliminate the need for styling tools ...

For many Black women, summertime calls for braids, even if getting them can take hours sitting in a chair. At one Brooklyn salon, these boho knotless braids — where curls dangle outside the ...

Though braids have long been a popular protective style, new variations continue to emerge. One of the trendiest takes is boho braids, a style worn by everyone from Jordyn Woods to Zoe Kravitz.

Lace units and frizz-foiled leave-outs are the last things you want to contend with. Enter French Curl Braids: the ’90s trend dominating our feeds. Characterized by clean parts, slim strands ...

Sleek box braids and cool twists can often leave your scalp feeling uncomfortable as they’re not the easiest hairstyle to wash – especially if they’ve been installed too tightly. Here’s ...

What experts want you to know about tight hairstyles, pain and hair loss. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Katie Mogg Q: I wear hairstyles like box braids, cornrows and ...

We gather the best advice for making the most of your braids. Time and time again, braided protective styles are the go-to hairstyle for black and mixed heritage women across the entire curl ...

Repeats step 2–5, until all the dough is braided. Tuck both ends of the loaf underneath to give a tidy finish. Place the plaited dough onto a floured baking tray, and leave to prove for another ...

Loaf cakes tend to keep well, if wrapped in paper and stored in an airtight tin. Some even taste better after a few days, like a ginger cake. Loaf cakes also freeze brilliantly, just wrap them ...