Braids have been an essential part of Black hair traditions across cultures for centuries. From ancient African civilizations ...

We get giddy over side-swept braids, fishtail half braids ... and you may never go back to your messy bun again. The terms French and Dutch don't necessarily reflect the origins of these braids.

If you ask the French, claw clips are superseded by the French hair pin ... This is a two-for-one easy updo for fine hair. Do the braided bun first, and, as Friese advised with the chignon, pull out ...

Create a French braid along the crown of your head ... Opt for simple styles like a sleek low bun, a side braid, or a messy bun. Use accessories like pins or headbands for added flair. A. Apply ...

The Oscars red carpet was full of stunning beauty looks from bold lips, Old Hollywood-inspired hair and intricate nails.

Sarah Hyland asked her hairstylist, Ryan Richman, to craft an elegant yet effortless low bun ... s braid crown was an appropriate aesthetic choice for her Colorado welcome party. A long, side ...

From the Lip Line French Bob to Letterbox bangs ... “Worn with a middle parting, micro braids can be a very easy to wear look ...

“Try to keep it on the semi-formal side,” adds celebrity hairstylist ... Sleek and slicked-back, a single braid leads to a braided bun in a style bound to inspire ample (but not too much!) ...

Apologies to your wallet, but Paris Fashion Week street style is already serving up a feast for the eyes and the beauty looks ...

“My go-to is two French braids that lead into a ponytail,” says running influencer Jill Justine. “It keeps hair out of my face and is super cute, too.” A not-too-tight bun or puff is a ...