It seems like a lifetime ago, but it was just a little over a week ago that I was wandering the desert in Indio, CA, at one of the biggest music festivals in the country. While there I confirmed what ...

Unless you’re a 15-fingered hair savant with an affinity for complicated weaves and knots, you’ll probably agree with us when we say that braiding is hard. Not hard on a scale of 1 to ...

What starts as a simple styling routine slowly transforms into something elegant and detailed This hair journey captures the process and the moment when everything comes together into a beautiful brai ...

The inverted braid, also known as the Dutch braid, is a versatile hairstyle that can be dressed up or down for any occasion ...

There is something timelessly beautiful about a perfectly executed braid. From the classic three-strand plait to the ...

We're all privy to the benefits of rocking a protective style. In short: it tucks away natural strands, making it easier to promote growth and prevent damage. There are endless ways to take on a ...

If booked and busy was a person, it would be comedian and social media influencer Pretty Vee. With over 4 million followers on Instagram, an established presence on Nick Cannon’s Wild ‘N Out and a ...

For anyone who has struggled to wrestle three lengths of hair into a single polished plait, prepare to be inspired. The elaborate braids that Shelley Gifford creates each morning in her daughter’s ...

One of my favorite styles in the spring (or anytime of year really) is a cool braided hairstyle. But when I see an Instagram-worthy 'do or an amazing voluminous crown braid, I can't help but feel a ...

ESSENCE’s Black Women In Hollywood Awards (BWIH) is underway in Beverly Hills, California. And in typical awards show fashion, we have our eyes glued to the red carpet so that we don’t miss the big ...