Flower crowns and feather headpieces are so passé. If you’re meeting us in NOLA for ESSENCE Fest or heading to another summer destination, prepare to be the ‘mane’ attraction in some of our favorite ...

For anyone looking to live out their cottagecore dreams this year, a rope braid will give you a soft, delicate, and ethereal look. Similar to the fishtail braid, it only uses two strands rather than ...

Welcome to Duchess Braids! ✨ If you love braiding, protective styles, and hairstyling tips, you’re in the right place! At ...

FYI, color isn’t the only way you can experiment with your braided styles—and this look is all the proof you need. This week’s Braid Up style reimagines the classic stitch-braid ponytail by weaving in ...

Welcome to Duchess Braids! ✨ If you love braiding, protective styles, and hairstyling tips, you’re in the right place! At Duchess Braids, we bring you: 💖 Step-by-step tutorials 💰 Budget-friendly ...

NGL, Stasha Harris, our braid expert over here at Cosmo, is basically my fairy godmother when it comes to all things hair. I hit her up last week for an effortlessly cool braided style that wouldn’t ...

There’s no better time than now to braid your hair. Not only are box braids and cornrows easy hairstyles to achieve while quarantined, but the protective dos can also carry you into the summer season ...

For many generations, braids have symbolized unity, culture and beauty, especially within the Black community. The art of braiding is not just about styling hair. Instead, it’s about celebrating one’s ...