While braids have long been a staple of Black culture and fashion, some styles have achieved a higher status than others.

This week on The Braid Up, our hair guru Stasha Harris introduces you to straight-back braids. They’re a cute and quick braided style that will keep your natural hair hidden away from the elements.

Of all the braided hairstyles out there, cornrows are about as classic as it gets. "Cornrows lie flat along the scalp, thus reducing bulkiness and making it easy to wear a hat or scarf," Charles says.

Fancy elevating your strands without a trip to the hair salon? Braided highlights might just be the answer. A fresh set of highlights instantly adds tone and depth to your hair (see the viral money ...

Take some inspo from Yara Shahidi, with her gorgeous triple cornrow braids. To get them, part your hair into three large sections. Place moisturizing oil on your strands to smooth in place ...

If you’re able to braid the hair, to achieve a wave, kink, or curl, it will really enhance the colour placement. “Chunky highlights will naturally complement curly or coily hair without any ...

They also help us grow out our hair. When you get a weave, your natural hair is braided underneath, secluding it from all the combing, pulling, or tugging it would usually experience on a daily basis.