Braided hairstyles are all over social media these days, and if you're like us, you might be tempted to try one or two out. But the only thing holding us back from fashioning our hair into a braid?

To achieve a pulled back style without using a hair tie, Justine starts by taking half of the model’s hair up and grabs a little hole from one of the sides, before looping the hair through the hole.

Why Do People Braid Hair? Many people choose braids as their go-to hairstyle because they’re stylish and low maintenance. They also protect your hair from daily styling, breakage, and the elements, ...

Braids are beloved for a myriad of reasons. They act as a protective style and lead to low manipulation of your natural hair, they're a fun way to add personality to a look, and they're a creative ...

Hair braiding transcends simple aesthetics to become a cultural cornerstone for many people of color. These protective styles deliver both convenience and expression while providing natural hair a ...

Braids are one of those hairstyles that seem deceptively easy but can be a real challenge to actually get right. Not only do they require pretty nimble fingers, but they're also difficult to do on ...

If there's one hairstyle I love, it's a braid. Whether it's a simple hairstyle like a braided ponytail or long, dramatic knotless box braids, the look is versatile, timeless, and undeniably chic.

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? There's something undeniably alluring about the classic French braid. With a ...