Braided hairstyles are all over social media these days, and if you're like us, you might be tempted to try one or two out. But the only thing holding us back from fashioning our hair into a braid?

Bella Hadid is always one step ahead when it comes to beauty—so much so that people are slow to understand the look. Back in February she debuted a braided ponytail—which we’ve dubbed the Medusa ...

Everyone, please join me in raising a glass to honor hair wizard Star Briggs. This New York–based stylist did not come to The Braid Up to mess around. If you don’t believe me, just sit back and watch ...

2. Have fun with colors. Sure, most protective styles look cool with a variety of hair colors mixed together, but using the ombré effect with this look can actually be so gorgeous. Create this effect ...

With August more than halfway over, it's hard not to start getting excited about all things autumn. But Gabrielle Union would like to remind you that there's still many a sunny day to enjoy before ...