Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Box braids will always be the crown jewel of protective styles, but with new ...

Since braids typically follow the traditional three-piece structure, think of twists as a two-strand version created in small boxed sections all over the head. "They tend to be more dense than your ...

One of the most popular protective hairstyles out there for natural hair are twists. According to Cantu Beauty brand ambassador and celebrity hairstylist Angela C Stevens, twist hairstyles can be worn ...

Amira Rasool is a NYC-based writer. She covers all topics around hair and fashion. As the name suggests, Marley twists were inspired by legendary Reggae musician Bob Marley's iconic mane. A popular ...

As Summer inches closer, it's time to think about new hairstyles. The warmer months of the year are the perfect time to experiment with different styles, whether they be cuts, colours, or protective ...

When you follow a talented braider on Instagram, it's easy to find inspiration for a variation of the protective style. Daron, the star of this week's episode of Hair Me Out, found The Glam Diary on ...

Between avoiding the sweltering heat, humidity, and other outside elements that can easily botch even the simplest of hairstyles, summer is probably one of the best times of the year to experiment ...