Box braids, faux locs, cornrows, Senegalese twists — there’s no shortage of protective hairstyles to request at a salon or to do yourself these days. But a new look is gaining popularity among your ...

Learn how to install pre-twisted passion twists and pre-looped crochet braids effortlessly—perfect for a time-saving and stylish look! New pope chooses Leo as his papal name. Here's what to know. This ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Box braids will always be the crown jewel of protective styles, but with new ...

Since braids typically follow the traditional three-piece structure, think of twists as a two-strand version created in small boxed sections all over the head. "They tend to be more dense than your ...

Halle Bailey and her sister Chloe changed the game when they showed us how versatile locs can be. The sisters have worn locs for most of their lives, proving that you can do so much with the hairstyle ...

Similar to their popular sister style box braids, feed-in braids are quickly taking over your IG feed as everyone's preferred protective style. This styling method earned it’s moniker due to the ...

When you follow a talented braider on Instagram, it's easy to find inspiration for a variation of the protective style. Daron, the star of this week's episode of Hair Me Out, found The Glam Diary on ...