Discover the best protective hairstyles for summer that shield your hair from sun damage while keeping you cool and stylish ...

She’s sweet, she’s sun-kissed, and she smells like your favorite fruity cocktail — welcome to Guava Girl Summer, babe. This isn’t your average baddie era. No, this one’s got a juicier twist. Think ...

Get ready to turn heads at your next festival with these eye-catching braided space buns! This tutorial breaks down the ...

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From pixie cuts to sisterlocks, 6 ESSENCE Editors share the hairstyles they’ll be wearing to New Orleans.

Protective styles are the most popular for long-lasting hairstyles for black hair. They not only reduce breakage and ...

Try Protective Hairstyles: Braids, buns, and twists keep hair protected from tangles and sun exposure. Trim Split Ends Regularly: Sun can worsen split ends. Keep your hair healthy and tidy with ...

Tight hairstyles (e.g., ponytails, braids, buns): Repeated tension can cause traction alopecia, a type of hair loss especially common among women in the Indian and African diasporas. ... Switch to low ...