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The idea is that most of your natural hair is tucked away, often in a braided hairstyle or under a wig or weave — and even if ...

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 ...

Box braids, faux locs, cornrows, Senegalese twists — there’s no shortage of protective hairstyles to request at a salon or to do yourself these days. But a new look is gaining popularity among your ...

Braids have always been a fashion choice for Nigerian women but in 2025, it was a response to economic pressure, lifestyle ...

Experimenting with your beauty look can boost your confidence. Regardless of what your signature hair-up style is, it's always fun to mix it up and add new ideas to your rotation. Whether you're ...

FYI: Protective styles don’t have to be basic or repetitive—and the Braid Up look we’re highlighting this week is proof. This hairstyle puts a fun twist on two classic protective styles: Senegalese ...