In 2025, the world of hairstyles is witnessing a remarkable comeback of French curl braids. These braids are not just a simple hairdo; they are a statement of elegance, versatility, and creativity.

It’s hard to think about your identity as a Black woman without thinking about hair. Whether we want to admit it or not, it plays an integral role in our lives. Lots of Black women have spent years ...

Girls in the Beauty Department OK, So, I'm in LOVE with Louise Bourgoin's Goddess Braid! In case you're unfamiliar, adorable French actress Louise Bourgoin has quite an enviable head of hair that she ...

After not having braids for some years (mostly because salons were closed during those strange pandemic years), I wanted in — but the question was who would I trust to braid me beautiful? I quite ...

Kara Jillian Brown is the beauty editor of InStyle. She began her career at Well+Good, where she spent five years evolving from editorial intern to news writer to beauty writer. She earned a ...