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Nothing ruins a vacation more than a mad dash to sort out your hair—so a pre-vacay appointment for a low-maintenance protective style is a must. An effortless protective style allows you to spend your ...

Once the vacation is booked, the next question Black women immediately start asking is: How am I going to style my hair? For many, summer marks the unofficial end of silk press season and the start of ...

Girlies with Afro-textured hair know that the second the temperature drops, there’s nothing more fitting than a style that’ll keep our curls maintained during the colder weather. Cold air has less ...

Protective styles have always carried many meanings. Rooted in culture, tradition, and hair health, they've long served as powerful forms of self-expression and social commentary. Today, protective ...

Braids can be a protective style for your hair, but keeping them in too long risks damage and breakage that can set back your ...

Protective styles offer those with textured hair styling options that are low-maintenance. They cut down on styling time and, as the name suggests, shield hair from damage. From box braids to cornrows ...

Protective styles are foundational to Black hair care and styling. But, recently, many Black women have realized they can do more harm than good. We all love a style that eats down but is it worth it ...

Beyoncé's hair care line Cécred is launching a new Protection Collection on August 25. The five-product collection focuses on hair health, especially for those who use protective styles and extensions ...