As the leaves change colors and the air turns crisp, it’s time to switch up your natural hair care routine. The cooler weather brings its own set of challenges for styling natural hair. Still, with ...

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 ...

When you can’t decide on one size braid, go for multiple with an intricately oversized, Renaissance-inspired braid crown. Just be sure to secure fragile hairline strands into braids like FKA Twigs ...

As a teen, I rocked cornrows and box braids with my real hair — no extensions — as if my life depended on it. I'm talking designs galore! If y'all remember back in the day how folks went wild over ...

Braids, twists, faux locs are some of the protective hairstyles we know and love. Larranisha Russell, a celebrity hairstylist, joins Life Hacks with Liana to share tips on managing and caring for ...

7 Easy Protective Hairstyles for Summer, According to a Celebrity Hairstylist originally appeared on Parade. Summer is a time for sunshine, travel and living your best life—but when it comes to ...

Just ahead of the 30th ESSENCE Festival of Culture, booking a hair appointment in the next few weeks goes hand-in-hand with choosing your next hairstyle. “Festival looks are just that: festive, fun, ...

With temperatures climbing north of 100 degrees in New Orleans, the heat can only be described as nothing short of oppressive. It’s a gamble to show up at Essence Festival events with a silk press or ...