While goddess braids and cornrows have become synonymous with the phrase “protective style,” twists have been relegated to an afterthought. Two-strand, Havana, and even flat twists have had their ...

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This summer twisted styles are all the rage and at the top of the list sit Havana twists and Marley twists. We’ve sourced the web for some of the coolest ways to style these locs so dig in and get ...

Try mini twists! These captivating and versatile hairstyles have been making waves in the natural hair community and for good reason. Natural hair [RevAir] Try mini twists! These captivating and ...

If you're a black woman who grew up in the ‘90s, chances are that you probably fell in love with box braids courtesy of Janet Jackson in "Poetic Justice," Brandy in "Moesha," and Stacey Dash in ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Box braids will always be the crown jewel of protective styles, but with new ...

Many consider mini twists merely a stepping stone on the way to a beautifully bouncy twist-out. But before you rush to unravel your two-strand twists, perhaps you should consider wearing them as a ...