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 ...

A French braid might be the most commonly known plait other than a basic three-strand braid. A French braid basically adds one more step to the basic braid technique by starting up near the crown of ...

Hair braiding transcends simple aesthetics to become a cultural cornerstone for many people of color. These protective styles deliver both convenience and expression while providing natural hair a ...

Why Do People Braid Hair? Many people choose braids as their go-to hairstyle because they’re stylish and low maintenance. They also protect your hair from daily styling, breakage, and the elements, ...

Braided hairstyles are all over social media these days, and if you're like us, you might be tempted to try one or two out. But the only thing holding us back from fashioning our hair into a braid?

With these tips, you can easily pull off these popular braid hairstyles. Learning to braid is one of those things that people usually either get the hang of immediately or find hopelessly confusing.

Braids are anything but basic. You can wear 'em tight, loose, or with pieces hanging out to frame your face. You can go single or double, fashion them in a fishtail formation, or wrap 'em around the ...

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 ...

Braids are one of those hairstyles that seem deceptively easy but can be a real challenge to actually get right. Not only do they require pretty nimble fingers, but they're also difficult to do on ...