Braids have long been an integral part of Black girl culture, serving not only as a stylistic expression of self or protective alternative, but also as a rich cultural homage. The style has evolved ...

Over the past six years, knotless braids have become my go-to protective style for many reasons: A speedy braider can have you in and out of the salon in under five hours, upkeep is easy with the ...

Leave it to Winnie Harlow to find the coolest braids and beads combo. Her waist-length braids are made extra pretty with a handful of beads just on her ends. You don't need long braids to try a beaded ...

Although knotless braids have been here for a while now, many people still don’t know the difference between these braids and the traditional braids. Currently knotless braids are the go-to when it ...

Looking to switch up your protective style game? Knotless braids are taking over the beauty world, and we’re here for it! These modern takes on traditional box braids are gentler on your scalp and ...

Kara Jillian Brown is the beauty editor of InStyle. She began her career at Well+Good, where she spent five years evolving from editorial intern to news writer to beauty writer. She earned a ...

Every few months or so, I can always count on a new hair or beauty trend to take over my Instagram feed for an indefinite period of time. At one point it was faux locs, then crochet braids, and now I ...

Knotless braids are a hairstyle that seemingly offer, well, everything. "The pros of knotless braids include hair growth, styling flexibility, and they are weightless and pain-free," says Pearl ...