“Who’s ready to admit that braids are not a ‘protective’ hairstyle?” asked TikTok creator @kennedyandkeyonce in June. “All the pulling and tension, tugging… I got butt length braids. The weight of the ...

Accent your protective style with beads, barrettes, or clips. If you already have shorter hair and want a braided style that ...

Summer brings sunshine, pool parties, and beach days, but it also presents unique challenges for maintaining healthy hair. The combination of intense heat, humidity, chlorine, and salt water can leave ...

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 ...

Protective styles are our go-to looks for warm weather, but let’s be honest, they’re also an excuse for neglecting our natural hair. There, I said it. We’ve all been guilty of it. Wearing braids and ...

From over-accessorized pigtails to waist-length Senegalese twists, I’ve been wearing protective hairstyles for as long as I remember. No one could catch me with my afro-hair out in the open. Mainly ...

Summer, also known as the official season of protective hairstyles, is here. Whether you're jet-setting on vacation, increasing your outdoor activities, or just wanting to give your natural hair a ...

Ask any beauty maven with textured, natural tresses; the benefits of protective styling are endless. From shielding your strands from environmental exposure to eliminating daily over-manipulation, ...

Read this before your next braid styling session. Protective hairstyles have become a go-to look for many women of color that would like to give their natural strands a break — especially during the ...