On busy days when life keeps you occupied and you're a couple of days past washday, a braid is an easy way to sweep your hair out of your face, all while keeping your strands protected from friction.

With these tips, you can easily pull off these popular braid hairstyles. The primary difference between Dutch and French braids is the technique: Dutch braids use an "under" technique, while French ...

Braids are one the most versatile — and easiest — ways to style your hair. You can wear box braids as a protective style for weeks or rock an intricate, one-night-only look (there’s a reason why ...

I learned how to French braid in middle school, on a two-hour bus ride to a youth dance competition. When we arrived, a dozen perfectly plaited tweens filed off the school bus, in matching track suits ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Braided hairstyles are all over social media these days, and if you're like us, you might be tempted to try one or two out. But ...