With the new year well underway, staying tapped into the protective styles shaping the months ahead feels essential. Ahead, we tapped hair experts to share the protective styles set to define 2026.

Inside Nikki Beauty Supply & Salon the art of braiding is more than a service. Owner Fausta Adekoba braiding for more than 30 years, her journey began she opened a salon chair.

For our second evaluation of braiding hair, CR tested 30 human and synthetic hair products to determine if there are less ...

Braid wearers assume human hair and “non-toxic” synthetic braiding hair are safe options, but a Consumer Reports study showed that they, too, come with risk.

Rapper Rico Nasty dishes on her collab with Good Dye Young, having no hair regrets, and her real-life routine. Read her full ...

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Like the fairy tales from which it was named, the Fairy Tale Route has evolved since its origins as a scenic, romanticised journey through Germany's folklore. Today it's less about castle-hopping and ...

She noted that while Kenyan salons offer affordable community-based care, US services are strictly professional.

This stylish four braid hairstyle proves that simple braids can still look bold and fashionable. With clean parts and sleek styling, this look is perfect for everyday wear while keeping your hair neat ...

Myha'la, Zoe Kravitz, and Ravyn Lenae prove that small braids, with extra leave-out, make for a natural and chic look.

The City of Mableton has passed a local ordinance aimed at preventing discrimination based on natural hairstyles in schools and workplaces.

If you're looking for prom hairstyles for short hair, you're just in luck! So many of our favorite celebrities have had major hair transformations recently, giving us seemingly en ...