NGL, Stasha Harris, our braid expert over here at Cosmo, is basically my fairy godmother when it comes to all things hair. I hit her up last week for an effortlessly cool braided style that wouldn’t ...

This braids tutorial breaks down how to create a heart and stitch braids ponytail step by step. The style blends creative parting with sleek braiding techniques, making it perfect for kids, teens, or ...

There’s a reason stitch braids have been on trend for, like, ever—they’re a guaranteed cute look that really lasts and doesn’t take hours and hours to get right (hi, looking at you, box braids). In ...

1. Pick your perfect braid length and thickness. Before you start braiding, make sure you let your stylist know how long and thick you want your braids to be. Once you've reached your desired look, ...

There are a whole host of reasons why women decide to wear their hair in a protective style. But for many, the hot, sticky, summer season is a prominent motivator to book an appointment with a braider ...

As all of us know, hair care takes something of a backseat during summer. Long hours of sun exposure can certainly wreak havoc with your hair, but there is an easy and practical solution -- braids. If ...