In a matter of minutes, a simple low ponytail can transform into a deliberately messy masterpiece. Just form a few braids, tie them together, secure them into a bun and separate strands for a piece-y ...

Don't get stuck into a hairstyle rut. Learn to style your hair in easy braids that anyone can master. No matter what your skill level, there are a few braids out there that anyone can recreate. You ...

NGL, Stasha Harris, our braid expert over here at Cosmo, is basically my fairy godmother when it comes to all things hair. I hit her up last week for an effortlessly cool braided style that wouldn’t ...

Leave it to braid guru Sarah Potempa to find a way to make five-strand braiding seem like something doable by real humans and not a style that should only be attempted by an ambidextrous octopus. The ...

Bantu knots are dope all on their own, but have you ever considered taking the protective style up a few notches? Yes, the look is a classic (seriously—it dates back thousands of years), but that ...

I love braids — they’re elegant, they disguise dirty hair, and when done well, they keep your hair put for hours. I like them so much, I put my hair in the same French braid almost every day. But the ...

There's nothing quite as effortless — or as romantic — as a braid. But what's really special about your classic braid? Well, that's where the fishtail braid comes in. This cool and unique braid is a ...