I'm pretty lazy when it comes to hair, so any style that appears to be more difficult than it actually is, is always a winner in my book. That's where the four-strand braid comes in. It's much like ...

This video is a variation of the basic 4-strand braiding technique, the highlight is the 4 cone crystals that look like a ...

2. Have fun with colors. Sure, most protective styles look cool with a variety of hair colors mixed together, but using the ombré effect with this look can actually be so gorgeous. Create this effect ...

Grab your teasing combs and your dry shampoo — Braid 101 is in session. There are so many different plaits out there, and we admit we can only do half of them. Browsing our Instagram feeds, we often ...

I've found learning how to rope braid to be a little different from the traditional three-strand braid and its variants (like the fishtail braid and the four-strand braid). Instead of looking at it ...

To create a crown braid without extensions, start with a regular three-strand braid close to the scalp. As you go along, add ...