From buns to braids, I'm a huuuge fan of protective styles when it comes to caring for natural hair. I'm always curious to find easy ways to give my curls a break from styling, and switch up my ...

Crochet braids are a fantastic protective hairstyle for your next look! They come in a wide range of pre-styled options and various thicknesses and textures, allowing you to create the braided look of ...

Joan Smalls wears her hair in small stitch braids at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 10, 2024, in Beverly Hills, California. Protective styles offer those with textured hair styling options ...

Butterfly locs are the most recent edition of faux loc protective styles. The '90s-inspired, low-tension hairstyle uses water wave braiding hair to achieve a more carefree and textured version of the ...

As summer winds down and your strands have endured heatwaves, pool days, and sweaty workouts, your curls might be begging for a break. And there’s no better way to give your hair some post-summer TLC ...

Protective styles offer those with textured hair styling options that are low-maintenance. They cut down on styling time and, as the name suggests, shield hair from damage. From box braids to cornrows ...