Crochet Braids, Everything You Need to Know
How to install and maintain crochet braids, types of braiding hair and patterns--basically, everything you need to know about crochet braids in one article.
Get Inspired! Hairstyles for Black Women
In case you’re new to Un-ruly, we’re a site dedicated to Black hair and women. We regularly publish hairstyle inspiration and hair care content on the site. One of the things we LOVE about Black hair is just all the different things you can do with it. It’s so versatile; we can go from curly to straight, short to long in a heart beat, which is why we started the site–to constantly be inspired and always know what hairstyle we’re going to rock next. Un-ruly is texture agnostic, meaning we’re not for naturalistas only or relaxed hair only. We create content for all textures. However, to be honest, we don’t post a huge amount of content about caustic chemicals. That said, there’s something here for everyone. So dive right in below and find your next look!
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Start with Hair Care First
Okay, so before we get into the hairstyle ideas we’d be remiss if we didn’t touch on caring for Black hair. The foundation of any good hairstyle is hair that’s well cared for. We’ve put together in-depth hair care posts–from box braid maintenance, to natural hair care and weave 101s. Check them out below. (Use the arrow to the right to scroll).
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Fulani Braids (Braids With Beads), Everything You Need to Know
Fulani braids are trending. Checkout the most popular versions of this braided beaded style, learn how to do it yourself or how to ask your stylist for it.
Making Sense of Marley, Kanekalon, Havana, Senegalese Twists & Braids
Find out the difference between Marley and Kanekalon hair. And what hair works best for Marley, Havana, Sengalese Twists and crochet braids.
The Vixen Sew In – What You Need to Know
Find out what a vixen sew in is; its pros and cons; and styles you can wear with it.
Wigs 101: Everything You Need to Know
Ever wondered if a wig was for you? We've done our best to bring you everything you need to know from A-Z!
braids & twists 101
Braids and twists are so hot right now. Get a quick refresher course on how to properly install, care and remove this show stopping hair style.
Box Braids 101: Everything You Need To Know
Think you know everything about box braids? Think again. It's a staple in every black girl’s arsenal, but whether you’re a pro or a box braid newbie there’s alw...
Straightening Natural Hair 101
Sometimes curly girls want to take a break from their ringlets; so they smooth out their curls by straightening them. We've compiled a comprehensive guide to st...
Natural Hair 101, Getting Started
New to natural hair or thinking about going natural? We've put everything you need to know about natural hair in one epic article.
Dreadlocks 101, an Overview
Get a crash course in dreadlocks, the OG natural do. Learn the different types of dreads and the basics for caring for them...
Senegalese Twists, Everything You Need to Know
Senegalese twists are a relatively low maintenance and low tension style, but there are a few things you need to know in order to rock this style beautifully an...
Micro Braids 101: What to Know, How-To and a Hack
Whether you’re getting them done or doing them yourself, micro braids will take up A LOT of time. Patience is key when getting and taking down this protective s...
Natural Hair Styles
From 3a - 4c hair there are tons of ways to rock your curly or kinky tresses.
8 Go-To Hairstyles for 4C Hair
You should definitely have these looks in your repertoire.
Bantu Knot Outs on Different Textures and Lengths
Here's everything you need to know about getting the perfect bantu knot out on different textures!
Two Strand Twists, The Protective Style All Black Girls Should Master
Two strand twists aka mini twists are an OG and resurfaced during the pandemic as an easy DIY style you can set and "forget" for a couple weeks. If you don't al...
Go-To Natural Hairstyles for Work
Lose the same humdrum ponytail and check out these hairstyle ideas for work next week!
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Straight Hairstyles for Black Women
How To: Knotless Crochet Braids with Straight Hair
The Invisible Part
Make Summer 2018 the Best Evah With One of These Hairstyles
My back-length Fulani braids were giving me hot flashes in this 85-degree French weather so I started looking for another summer hairstyle, that would keep me c...
get the look: the finger wave (video)
A popular 1920s favorite, the finger wave is a traveling classic that has been worn by Hollywood starlets of past and present alike. Learn how to get this look.
hair & style-spiration: tamu mcpherson
Tamu's style is a meeting of the two cities---Milan's elegance complemented with the mix-and-match side of New York.
bobs without bangs
Is a short cheek/chin length hair cut that frames your face like a bob still a bob if it doesn't have bangs?
Get The Look: Styled Pixie Cut (feat. Stylist Aisha Ebony)
Find out which alcohol-free mousse Danielle Mattis uses for a supreme flexible hold in this week's pick of Hair How-To!
#throwback hair: brandy & monica
R&B teen queens of the 90s, Brandy and Monica teamed up for the duet, “The Boy is Mine.” The girls are style and hair opposites in the video, as they fight over...
#throwback hair: ashanti
While Ashanti can't make up her mind about her boo, she definitely makes some choices about her hair.
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Style Ideas for Weaves & Wigs
We're big fans of weaves of wigs because they're protective styling options and they allow you to go switch up your length and color without the commitment.
Weaves 101: Everything You Need to Know About Weaves
Have you ever wondered what classifies a bundle as remy versus virgin? Or maybe, accidentally ordered a frontal instead of a closure? Face it, there's much to k...
The Vixen Sew In – What You Need to Know
Find out what a vixen sew in is; its pros and cons; and styles you can wear with it.
Microlinks on Black Hair, Everything You Need to Know
Microlinks give you more styling versatility than a weave does, but they're not for everyone. Here's what you need to know if you're considering this type of ha...
51 Weave Styles of the Moment
Who said it's too hot for a weave? From fun, partial installations to the season's dreamiest hues, find your summer look here!
12 Kinky Straight Yaki Looks Worth Trying
Browse our round up of kinky straight styles made with human or beauty supply store hair.
Make Summer 2018 the Best Evah With One of These Hairstyles
My back-length Fulani braids were giving me hot flashes in this 85-degree French weather so I started looking for another summer hairstyle, that would keep me c...
Two Ways to Make a U-Part Wig (Sew & Glue)
Make a u-part wig that's perfectly you using either the glue-in or sew-in method.
Crochet Braids in Five Colors with Sadora Paris
Why dye your hair when you can add color with crochet braids!
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Locs
Butterfly Locs, Everything You Need To Know
Butterfly Locs are the new boho style on the block. Here's what hair you should use, how to do them, maintain them and wash them. Enjoy!
How to Do Goddess Locs, 5 Ways
Learn about different methods for installing faux goddess locs, one of the hottest looks of the year.
Hair Story: Lisa Bonet
From her early days on the Cosby Show to her life with Lenny and now a mom of three, there has always been something about Lisa that makes you stop and stare.
Free Fall for Free Form Locs
While the boys may have brought free form locs to the main stage (cue The Weeknd and J.Cole), we've got our eyes set on a takeover! Check out our latest gallery...
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Long Hairstyle Ideas
Butterfly Locs, Everything You Need To Know
Butterfly Locs are the new boho style on the block. Here's what hair you should use, how to do them, maintain them and wash them. Enjoy!
No Cornrow Crochets: Do Your Box Braids This Way
Here's how you can install box braids or Senegalese twists faster and with less tension. Get the low down on the no cornrow crochet method.
Making Sense of Marley, Kanekalon, Havana, Senegalese Twists & Braids
Find out the difference between Marley and Kanekalon hair. And what hair works best for Marley, Havana, Sengalese Twists and crochet braids.
How to Do Goddess Locs, 5 Ways
Learn about different methods for installing faux goddess locs, one of the hottest looks of the year.
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Medium Length Styles
Butterfly Locs, Everything You Need To Know
Butterfly Locs are the new boho style on the block. Here's what hair you should use, how to do them, maintain them and wash them. Enjoy!
Bantu Knot Outs on Different Textures and Lengths
Here's everything you need to know about getting the perfect bantu knot out on different textures!
#Hairspiration: The Box Braided Bob
The braided/twisted bob made an exciting comeback this past summer, with brown women roaming the streets in what looked like a 1990s flashback.
Stand-Out Style: Double French Braids (Video)
A simple French braid on its own is timeless but two takes things up a notch in a subtle way.
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Short Black Hairstyles
If you're thinking of going short, but are too nervous to cut your locks, a lot of these styles can be achieved with a wig or weave.How to Do Goddess Locs, 5 Ways
Learn about different methods for installing faux goddess locs, one of the hottest looks of the year.
Bantu Knot Outs on Different Textures and Lengths
Here's everything you need to know about getting the perfect bantu knot out on different textures!
Six Transitioning Hairstyles for Short Hair
Forget your relaxer with these six hairstyles for short transitioning hair.
Trending: The Tapered TWA
So you went natural three years ago and you’re stressed out about detangling, split ends and dry hair. Here’s an idea: why not big chop again?
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Braided Styles
Here we have everything from box braids and twists to cornrows and flat twists.
14 Crochet Braid Styles and The Hair They Used
We're all about crochet braids right now, so we've rounded up some of our favorite looks and shared what type of braiding hair was used. Enjoy!
Knotless Box Braids: What You Need to Know
They go by knotless box braids, knotless braids, feed-in braids, and no-knot braids, but this style of braiding is becoming the new standard in protective style...
83 Box Braid Pictures That’ll Help You Choose Your Next Style
We've created the ultimate guide for box braid hairstyles and we've broken it down by size, length, color and more.
The Complete Guide to Box Braid Sizes
We reluctantly tell our stylist a box braid size, but 30 minutes later, we take a braid from the back of our head and realize it’s not the size we wanted.
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Color Ideas for Black Women
Hairspiration: Blond Box Braids & Twists
Honey blond, blond-blond, bleached blond, who knew there were so many ways to rock blond box braids and twists. Read on for a little hairspiration.
Seven Box Braid Color Ideas We Dare You To Try
Feeling a little bored with your hair lately? Well there's nothing like adding a bit of color to shake things up. We've rounded up seven non-traditional hair co...
Crochet Braids in Five Colors with Sadora Paris
Why dye your hair when you can add color with crochet braids!
Four Looks That’ll Make You Want Red Box Braids/Twists
Whether love is in the air or you're just in the mood for something fiery, red hair is always a good way to spice up your box braids.
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Hair Accessories
You don't always have to style your hair to refresh your look; you can easily switch things up by using a few accessories, like scarves, turbans, hats and hair jewelry.
Three Ways to Bling Out Your Box Braids With Jewelry
They're tons of ways to style box braids, but here are a few ways you can adorn them with hair jewelry. Check out these hairspirational looks and find out where...
one scarf, five box braid looks (video)
There comes a point in every box braid babe's hair life when she wants to get her Poetic Justice locks off her shoulders and out of the way. Check out these fi...
Silk-Lined Winter Hats to the Rescue
From fedoras to beanies, fight the cold (and hair damage) with these silk-lined winter hats!
black women of france: imany
Born Nadia Mladjao in France’s Comoros Islands, afro soul singer Imany first began her career as a model, signing with Ford Models Europe, before starting her s...
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On The Street
Hairspiration can be found everywhere. We prowl the streets of New York and Paris taking snaps of the looks we love.
On the Street, Paris: Ambre and Her Senegalese Twists
I spotted Ambre (not Amber) in the beautiful village-like neighborhood, Montmartre.
On the Street, Paris: Brown Box Braids by the Seine
I noticed this lovely Parisian crossing the street heading toward the Seine.
On the Street, NY: Side-Swept Locs in Brooklyn
As it gets colder, add a little heat to your look with a red lip while rocking your locs.
On the Street, NY: Crochet Braids in Brooklyn
A Parisian in Booklyn, Nassy is sporting twisted-out crochet braids.
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Most Popular
14 Crochet Braid Styles and The Hair They Used
We're all about crochet braids right now, so we've rounded up some of our favorite looks and shared what type of braiding hair was used. Enjoy!
Knotless Box Braids: What You Need to Know
They go by knotless box braids, knotless braids, feed-in braids, and no-knot braids, but this style of braiding is becoming the new standard in protective style...
Quiz: Should You Be Wearing Protective Styles?
Protective styles aren't made equal and they're also not for everyone. Take this handy quiz to find out if protective styles are right for you.
83 Box Braid Pictures That’ll Help You Choose Your Next Style
We've created the ultimate guide for box braid hairstyles and we've broken it down by size, length, color and more.
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