In the world of protective styles, braids have remained an enduring favorite, with new variations continually emerging to fit various looks and lifestyles. From the classic French braid to the bold ...

WWD speaks with celebrity makeup artists, hairstylists and manicurists to decode the 2026 tropical trends.

If you have kinky, coily, or multitextured hair, you know that Afro hair and frigid temperatures do not mix. Our curls crave moisture, and subzero weather only dries out our delicate ringlets. That's ...

Box braids range from Xsmall to jumbo. They're created using a three-strand braid technique, knotted at the root and falling straight down from the head, and tend to have very precise square or ...