Alicia Keys took the Fulani braid—a style featuring cornrows in the front with box braids in the back—and made them her own. And thanks to the current Y2K resurgence, this style is back in a major way ...

Straight-up looks are ideal for people who do not like long hair hanging off their faces or backs. These styles are fantastic for all age groups and can be done in cornrows, two-strand twists, or ...

A popular protective style, Senegalese twists are achieved by tightly wrapping two strands of hair around each other and sealing the ends with heat. Some prefer them to ever-popular box braids as a ..

twists or braids across the crown of your head for some face-framing volume. Gather a few locs into chunky twists before pinning an up-do like Halle’s for a style with a bit more structure.

The braids can be done in straight-back rows, in a side-swept style or into a bun. Jumbo braids are incredibly versatile and can be styled in many ways, whether you’re looking for a laid-back ...