When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. "It's a look that's been around for a really long time," says Garvey, noting that the style has ...

Braids are a protective style that have culturally lasted the test of time. They not only allow Black women to connect more ...

Kara Jillian Brown is the beauty editor of InStyle. She began her career at Well+Good, where she spent five years evolving from editorial intern to news writer to beauty writer. She earned a ...

Whether you're expressly a braids-on-vacation kind of person or they're more of a lifestyle for you, you can't go wrong with trying what is arguably the most popular protective hairstyles of all time.

Protective styles are great during the summer. They allow your edges to be tucked away and protect your natural hair from damage. Triangle box braids and box braids are especially popular during the ...