Learn how to create stunning cornrow braids with extensions in this in-depth, step-by-step hair tutorial by Maryam Hampton.

With a number of fashionistas including Cara Delevingne, Miranda Kerr and Mary-Kate Olsen all recently sporting cornrow style braids on one side of the head, we take a look at how to get the trend at ...

Braids are both a culturally significant hairstyle as well as a convenient and protective one. Across several cultures, braiding hair is a tradition that people pass down through generations, with ...

Standing as a hairstyle with deep roots in Black culture, people have worn cornrow braids for centuries. Originating in Africa, cornrows represent not just a form of hair styling, but also a rich ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Achieving this look is a lot easier than it appears. After washing, detangling and ...

Ariel Baker has been a beauty editor since 2021, covering everything from celebrity news, product reviews, beauty trends, and more. Not only are braids a premier protective hairstyle but they can also ...

Flower crowns and feather headpieces are so passé. If you’re meeting us in NOLA for ESSENCE Fest or heading to another summer destination, prepare to be the ‘mane’ attraction in some of our favorite ...

Watch as New York City hair stylist and cornrow expert Guingui dreams up another next level braid look for DJ Kitty Cash, embellished with tiny gold cuffs. "I love the spiral braid as an updated ...

Braids are beloved for a myriad of reasons. They act as a protective style and lead to low manipulation of your natural hair, they're a fun way to add personality to a look, and they're a creative ...

Y’all, it’s been a week. And even though I can’t really put out the dumpster fire that is the world right now, I can give you a little distraction. This week on The Braid Up, we’re featuring a classic ...