Brandee Evans' small stitch braids lead into a gorgeous sculptural braided updo. Take this as a sign not to be afraid to experiment with abstract shapes when it comes to protective hairstyles. Singer ...

Imagining new ways to fashion long hair into an updo (other than a ponytail or messy bun, of course) takes a bit more creativity than usual due to the endless possibilities. These celeb styles are ...

Any beauty trend Emily Blunt tackles turns into the definition of sophistication, whether it's her favorite French concealer or love for Sisley-Paris products. The A Quiet Place star just gave us ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Let’s be honest: Hot weather = lazy hair days. When the temperatures rise and the sun is beaming down, messy buns, ponytails or ...

Why bother with an accessory when you can use your own hair instead? This half-up crown braid is a low-effort, high-reward way to make your hair look twice as thick, while still leaving it down but ...

Braids are the universal tools of the hair world that can handle every occasion, from the classic French braid you wear grocery shopping to the dressy Dutch braid chignon you don at the cocktail party ...

Libby MacCarthy is an urban planner turned writer with a love (bordering on unhealthy obsession) of all things fashion and beauty related. She lives for perfectly brewed coffee, farmer's markets, ...

We’ve been fans of the crown braid for years because it’s just the right amount of classy, with a touch of royalty, without being over-the-top. t Have you always wanted to attempt a crown braid, but ...

It's 'plait' to see why this is the hairstyle of the season: These intricately twisted dos worn by Jordana Brewster, Emma Roberts, Brittany Snow and more stars keep you cool but look so hot Inspired ...

Grab your teasing combs and your dry shampoo — Braid 101 is in session. There are so many different plaits out there, and we admit we can only do half of them. Browsing our Instagram feeds, we often ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. 2. Throw your hair into a high ponytail. Like, an Ariana Grande-level high ponytail. You can secure ...