Kara Jillian Brown is the senior 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 ...

A stylish side-braid is easy, chic and conceals flyaway hair - Jennifer Aniston was seen sporting a similar style last week. Wear it low on your head to keep it modern and age appropriate. Here's how ...

There are protective styles, and then there's the protective style: box braids. The two are basically synonymous at this point, as box braids are not only protective but also incredibly convenient and ...

Protective hair styling is a black girl’s best friend during summer. The extreme heat can be a hassle and to deal with and humidity doesn’t make it any better. While there are a handful of protective ...

The possibilities are seriously endless. The three-strand braid is likely what you picture when you think of the braid. It's the hairstyle at its most basic—this braid walks so other variations can ...