Leave it to braid guru Sarah Potempa to find a way to make five-strand braiding seem like something doable by real humans and not a style that should only be attempted by an ambidextrous octopus. The ...

Begin by separating the hair into five strands. Drop the strand in your right hand, and cross the one in your left hand under the next strand on the left. Then drop that right strand, and cross the ...

Three-strand braids are so basic. Jaime King slayed at the opening of the Valentino flagship store in New York City last night with a five-strander. Hairstylist Sarah Potempa gave us all a peek at the ...

To copy this cool braid: 1. Grab five equal sections of hair at your hairline (to the left of your part) by running your fingers through your hair (see below). Then, label them in your head one ...

I'm pretty lazy when it comes to hair, so any style that appears to be more difficult than it actually is, is always a winner in my book. That's where the four-strand braid comes in. It's much like ...

On this week's episode of The Braid Up, we're giving you the ponytail of your dreams. Meet the five-strand braided ponytail. It's made up of three key parts: mini braids, a fishtail braid, and a ...

Grab your teasing combs and your dry shampoo — Braid 101 is in session. There are so many different plaits out there, and we admit we can only do half of them. Browsing our Instagram feeds, we often ...

For Black women, braids are more than just a hairstyle. They’re a symbol of history, culture and artistry. Across generations and communities, braids represent a connection to heritage, ...

Ready to try out this look? Here's everything you need to know. 1. For those tiny braids on the side of your head, use a rat-tail comb to make sure your edges and parts are sharp and sleek. The fine ...