This week on The Braid Up, instead of giving y’all a brand-new style, we’re taking a little trip down memory lane. We put our hair braiding guru, Stasha Harris, up to the very hard task of choosing ...

Why bother with an accessory when you can use your own hair instead? This half-up crown braid is a low-effort, high-reward way to make your hair look twice as thick, while still leaving it down but ...

Stylists on Instagram have become masters at creating impossible braided updos, twisted chignons, and the kind of detailed updos no mere mortal could ever copy. But, sometimes, they share their tricks ...

Brandee Evans' small stitch braids lead into a gorgeous sculptural braided updo. Take this as a sign not to be afraid to experiment with abstract shapes when it comes to protective hairstyles. Singer ...

While this braided updo may look like it takes a PhD in follicular manipulation to achieve, it's actually surprisingly simple — a little tucking here, some twisting there, and then you roll it all up ...

The Heidi, or milkmaid braid, is one of the hardest updos to pull off. Go too far and you can end up looking like a Coachella wannabe or even worse, like a ten-year-old on the school playground. But ...

Some #hairspiration for your next summer wedding. I have short hair not because it looks better on me than long hair, per se, but because short hair is easy. Most days, I air dry it and go. It’s a ...

Learn how to achieve stunning DIY tribal braids with this step-by-step tutorial, featuring expert tips on using Neat Braid Gel and integrating curly clip-ins for a versatile vacation style. Discover ...

Rock a party with a structured faux hawk! Tease bangs, pin them into a pouf, and reverse French-braid the rest. Just cross the two outer sections under the middle section, rather than over. Braid ...