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 ...

Box braids are one of the most popular styles for Summer vacation thanks to stars like Beyoncé and movies like Poetic Justice. This style uses synthetic, straight hair to create long plaits The term ...

Omenaa Boakye is a fashion and beauty writer and editor from the UK. Her byline has appeared in The London Times, Stylist, Brides, and BET, amongst others. Lupita Nyongo’s high ponytail is an elegant ...

It’s always that much easier to continue with what you know, especially when it comes to hair. Taking a break from processing your hair takes guts, real guts. Why? That awful period called the ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. I am a twist fanatic. My protective style of choice you ask? Twists! I even taught ...