From sleek, straight-back braids to intricate designs, here are nine of the most popular cornrow braid styles.

Additionally, rising prices impact accessibility to protective styles. Braids, traditionally a go-to option for low-maintenance hair care, are becoming less affordable, forcing many to either learn ...

For as long as they have been around, braid extensions have been marketed as a “protective style”, allowing wearers an escape ...

SA woman's spike prevention cup covers trends, invention intended to protect women at parties Most people call African braid hairstyles cornrows or canerows, even though they come in different styles.

A recent investigation by Consumer Reports has raised concerns about the safety of synthetic braiding hair, a product widely ...

Not only does a fresh set of cornrows, twists, or box braids help cut getting-ready time in half, but wearing these popular looks—also known as protective styles, with or without the addition of ...

Some popular synthetic hair products used for braids, twists and extensions may contain cancer-causing chemicals and high levels of lead.