Braids can be both protective and damaging to your hair and scalp. Learn what you can do to take care of them for the most benefit.

How to care for your scalp while wearing braids Taking care of your scalp after your braids are installed may be the most familiar part.

Knowing how to wash your hair with box braids can keep your scalp healthy without ruining your braids. Here are tips on washing your braids.

An expert breaks down the best ways to prevent scalp irritation with knotless braids: from best products, to how often to wash, and beyond.

A clean scalp and detangled hair are the first steps of getting braids. Learn more about how to prep for braids whether DIY or at salon.

Fulani braids are defined by the cornrows at the front and the single braids at the back. The hair is cornrowed to the scalp until before the middle of the head, then the braider follows with ...

Ahead, Stasha Harris picks the best butterfly braids in Cosmo's The Braid Up history. Plus, every tip, trick, and hair product you'll need to recreate them.

Whether you call it a Dutch braid, boxer braids, or a reverse braid, this style of braiding can be challenging. Unlike a traditional French braid, which is your traditional three-strand braid, a ...

Ahead, Stasha Harris picks the three best loc hairstyles in Cosmo's The Braid Up history. Plus, every tip, trick, and hair product you'll need to recreate them.