A popular protective style, Senegalese twists are achieved by tightly wrapping two strands of hair around each other and sealing the ends with heat. Some prefer them to ever-popular box braids as a ...

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When it comes to low-maintenance hairstyles that allow you to keep the manipulation of your natural hair at a minimum, box braids aren't the only protective style that comes in handy. Senegalese ...

We all know and love protective styles. They are a great option for when you’re a transitioning natural, for when you need to give your tresses a break, or for whenever you feel like making a chic ...

I was at Trader Joe's last month and I saw the bomb-est woman with long braids down her back. Obviously, I went up to her and told her she looked fire and then asked her what kind of braids they were.

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Box braids will always be the crown jewel of protective styles, but with new ...

Alessandra Ambrosio is bound for Burning Man — and she’s chosen a controversial hairstyle for the occasion. The Brazilian supermodel took to Instagram to show off a new waist-skimming braided look, ...