Y’all, it’s been a week. And even though I can’t really put out the dumpster fire that is the world right now, I can give you a little distraction. This week on The Braid Up, we’re featuring a classic ...

For many of us growing up in the early aughts, traditional cornrows were a quick style that could last through a chaotic grade school day. With some children — definitely not referring to ourselves ...

Braids are both a culturally significant hairstyle as well as a convenient and protective one. Across several cultures, braiding hair is a tradition that people pass down through generations, with ...

The versatility, ease to take care of and low maintenance automatically place cornrows on a pedestal. These stunning lines keep your hair protected and with tons of hairstyles to play with, there is a ...

Flower crowns and feather headpieces are so passé. If you’re meeting us in NOLA forESSENCE Fest or heading to another summer destination, prepare to be the ‘mane’ attraction in some of our favorite ...

Bad hair days are no match for Nia Long’s totally simple, yet super-chic prairie cornrows. On mornings when your ‘do is frizzy, limp or depressingly multi-textured (ladies growing out your relaxers, ...