While goddess braids and cornrows have become synonymous with the phrase “protective style,” twists have been relegated to an afterthought. Two-strand, Havana, and even flat twists have had their ...

As Summer inches closer, it's time to think about new hairstyles. The warmer months of the year are the perfect time to experiment with different styles, whether they be cuts, colors, or protective ...

Amira Rasool is a NYC-based writer. She covers all topics around hair and fashion. As the name suggests, Marley twists were inspired by legendary Reggae musician Bob Marley's iconic mane. A popular ...

Omenaa Boakye is a fashion and beauty writer and editor from the UK. Her byline has appeared in The London Times, Stylist, Brides, and BET, amongst others. Lupita Nyongo’s high ponytail is an elegant ...

Box braids are one of the most popular styles for Summer vacation thanks to stars like Beyoncé and movies like Poetic Justice. This style uses synthetic, straight hair to create long plaits The term ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. I am a twist fanatic. My protective style of choice you ask? Twists! I even taught ...

This summer twisted styles are all the rage and at the top of the list sit Havana twists and Marley twists. We’ve sourced the web for some of the coolest ways to style these locs so dig in and get ...

If you’ve never gone through a Senegalese twist phase on your protective style journey, well, I’m sorry, but you haven’t lived. Senegalese twists are number one when it comes to fun, chill-girl styles ...