Mastering at-home protective styling is both empowering and practical. Here are five protective styles you can do at home.

Protective styles are the most popular for long-lasting hairstyles for black hair. They not only reduce breakage and ...

However, protective hairstyles, particularly quick braids styles, are the perfect loophole for both ease and convenience. Braids can help protect your natural hair and keep your hair looking nice ...

Summer is here, and that means a new batch of protective style trends is emerging. From curly wigs to textured ponytails, see ...

Discover the best protective hairstyles for summer that shield your hair from sun damage while keeping you cool and stylish ...

Depending on your hair type and aftercare, cornrow braids can last between 2 and 6 weeks. Twist-outs are a great summer protective hairstyle. It involves dividing your hair into sections ...

As protective styles go, they’re perfect for summer since they’re easy to maintain but last a long time. According to Martey-Ochola, “Fulani braids are a good protective style for all ...

and spiral braids) have emerged as niche protective hairstyles, reimagined by various braiders. While well-known by West Africans, these styles were previously less common among Black women in ...

From pixie cuts to sisterlocks, 6 ESSENCE Editors share the hairstyles they’ll be wearing to New Orleans. Pixie cuts, ...

In the Black community, protective hairstyles are essential and often the go-to hairstyle for any occasion. Box braids, cornrows, twists, faux locs, weaves, crochet hair–the possibilities are ...

Hairstyles deeply rooted in tradition are making a confident return – and for African women, it’s more than just a trend.