The side braid is the ultimate effortless look. Whether you're going for just an accent or a full glamazon jumbo braid, chances are wearing one will make you look and feel very pulled together.

Learn how to create stunning cornrow braids with extensions in this in-depth, step-by-step hair tutorial by Maryam Hampton. Discover how to part your hair, add synthetic extensions, and achieve a ...

2. Oil your scalp. To help keep your scalp moisturized and soothed while you've got these braids in, drip a few drops of your favorite scalp oil and massage in every night. It'll provide relaxing ...

Out of all the amazing hairstyles filling up our Pinterest feeds these days, intricate braids tend to be the styles that stop us in our tracks most often. The specific look we've been wanting to learn ...

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 ...

Okay, I have to admit something: I was today years old when I learned you could transform your locs into box braids. I’ve been talking about how versatile locs are for, like, weeks, but I didn’t truly ...

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 ...