There are a whole host of reasons why women decide to wear their hair in a protective style. But for many, the hot, sticky, summer season is a prominent motivator to book an appointment with a braider ...

Frizz can easily derail a stitch braid style, so make sure to maintain properly. “As for upkeep it's really simple, just be sure to wear a durag or head scarf at night for sleeping,” says Harris. “If ...

Stitch braiding is all about clean parts, sharp lines, and smooth feed-in technique. Start by sectioning the hair neatly, apply gel for control, then create defined stitch lines as you braid along the ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. 2. Oil your scalp. To help keep your scalp moisturized and soothed while you've got these braids in, ...

NGL, Stasha Harris, our braid expert over here at Cosmo, is basically my fairy godmother when it comes to all things hair. I hit her up last week for an effortlessly cool braided style that wouldn’t ...