Let’s face it, protective styles aren’t always the easiest to maintain. They can be super time consuming or extremely expensive; weaves and wigs can cost in the triple digits while box braids can take ...

Oh, how I wish that I had these YouTube tutorials back then. It's no secret that a good ponytail is a foolproof way to slay — and these protective styles ahead can also hold you over until the next ...

At the end of the last century, advances in weaves, wigs and other innovations allowed for a new degree of autonomy — and fun. Left: Chanel jacket, $9,400, skirt, $3,650, and necklace, $148,800, (800) ...