Rooftop day party, brunch, happy hour, destination wedding, girls' trip, baecation… These are just the first few weeks of my summer social calendar. While flights have to be chosen, I can’t commit to ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Braids are both a culturally significant hairstyle as well as a convenient and protective one. Across several cultures, braiding ...

Some hairstyles never truly fall out of favor, and straight-back cornrows are one of them. The protective style has been worn ...

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There are protective styles, and then there's the protective style: box braids. The two are basically synonymous at this point, as box braids are not only protective but also incredibly convenient and ...

Whether you call it a "braid" or a "plait," it's universally agreed that the weaved hairstyle is a sure way to add intrigue to your strands. The intricate patterns and ornate designs transform your ...

After not having braids for some years (mostly because salons were closed during those strange pandemic years), I wanted in — but the question was who would I trust to braid me beautiful? I quite ...

Being a self-starter means there’s not a lot of time for rest and pleasure. Finding time for self-care, especially when it comes to doing your hair, can be a challenge. You may have kids running ...