However, with natural wear-and-tear, and other lifestyle factors (like exercise and beach days), your plaits are bound to look more lived-in than that first day. While this can look cool as well, ...

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Editor’s Note: These steps are usually more helpful if a) you’re braiding your own hair b) your stylist only offers braiding services. I found most braiding places offer a wash and dry, in which case, ...

Warm weather, sunshine … and frizzy hair? Yep. If you live in a humid climate, summer weather doesn’t only bring good things with it — it can bring frizz. Frizzy hair can be frustrating, especially ...

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This comprehensive care and maintenance guide should serve as an invaluable resource for anyone looking to preserve their braided hairstyles while ensuring scalp health and hair vitality. Braids are ...

• Night protection – sleep with a silk or satin scarf/pillowcase to prevent frizz and maintain the braids’ integrity. • Gentle cleansing – wash weekly with diluted shampoo, focusing on the scalp, then ...

Certain home remedies, including apple cider vinegar and coconut oil, can reduce frizz along with products like a leave-in conditioner. Some practices, like heat styling, can worsen frizz. Frizzy hair ...

Frizz is rarely the finishing accessory one is after, whether curls, coils, or straight strands are the order of the day. The best shampoos for frizzy hair go a long way toward keeping hair soft, ...

In the world of protective styles, braids have remained an enduring favorite, with new variations continually emerging to fit ...