We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. A lot of us are now a little over a month into social distancing—and our braids and hair extensions are ...

Flower crowns and feather headpieces are so passé. If you’re meeting us in NOLA for ESSENCE Fest or heading to another summer destination, prepare to be the ‘mane’ attraction in some of our favorite ...

In a matter of minutes, a simple low ponytail can transform into a deliberately messy masterpiece. Just form a few braids, tie them together, secure them into a bun and separate strands for a piece-y ...

Hot take: Fishtail braids look way, way more complicated than they actually are. If you're someone who can do a ponytail just fine but freak at the idea of trying to keep track of a third, fourth, and ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. We’ve all been there: You wake up two minutes before a work Zoom call, which means you have basically ...

Although there's something amazing about relaxed beachy waves during the summer, let's be real here — wearing your hair down when it's 90 degrees outside is not exactly the most pleasant thing in the ...

Is it just us or are people killing it in the braid department lately? Fat braids, multiple braids, even braids within little braids are everywhere these days. But how the heck does one create such an ...

We’ve seen the ankle-length braided ponytail swoop into the lineup of tress trends some seasons ago and cement itself as a summer go-to for celebrities and everyday women alike. These days many women ...

When you're in a beauty rut, it's a little like looking in your wardrobe and seeing absolutely nothing to wear. Sure, you have the bones to create a killer look — a bold liner here, a bottle of ...

The side braid is the ultimate effortless look. Whether you're going for just an accent or a full glamazon jumbo braid, chances are wearing one will make you look and feel very pulled together.

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Achieving this look is a lot easier than it appears. After washing, detangling and ...