Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Braids have been an essential part of Black hair traditions across cultures for centuries. From ancient African civilizations to ...

Although there's something amazing about relaxed beachy waves during the summer, let's be real here — wearing your hair down when it's 90 degrees outside is not exactly the most pleasant thing in the ...

Hands-down, braids have to be the most versatile of hairdos! They can be worn up, down, or on the side and can go fancy or informal. Not to mention that every hair type can benefit from a braid. Plus, ...

We're entering a whole new decade, which means it’s time to risk it all—and try something new like a waterfall braid. The waterfall braid, aka the cool cousin to the traditional French braid, is an ...

Lauren Conrad, queen of plaits, often does this little thing with her braids that I think makes them just a little more interesting... Instead of pulling two of them back and securing them together ...

I've found learning how to rope braid to be a little different from the traditional three-strand braid and its variants (like the fishtail braid and the four-strand braid). Instead of looking at it ...

Celebrity hairstylist Thomas Duncan crafted a beautiful, romantic braided updo for Lily Collins for the 2012 Met Gala. You can steal the look for this sophisticated braided ‘do by following Thomas’ ...

Whether you're a fishtail braid newbie or looking for something a little more advanced, check out five of our favorite tutorials for nailing the easy summer hairstyle. Hairstylist Kristin Ess and ...