A messy bun is not as effortless as it seems. This is one of those hairstyles that seems like a quick go-to but, in reality, can take as much time and effort as a sleek bridal up-do. When you see it ...

From curly updos to fancy braids, there are tutorials with step-by-step instructions detailing how to do a look on yourself at home. So, if you're looking to up your hairstyle game just for fun or you ...

As popular as this hairstyle is, a messy bun is a tricky beast. Anyone who regularly wears a messy bun knows it’s not as easy as it seems. There’s an art to piling up all your hair, wrapping it into a ...

Discover Maryam's complete natural hair care routine for creating a sleek, moisturized bun. She shares step-by-step tips, ...

Y’all, it’s been a week. And even though I can’t really put out the dumpster fire that is the world right now, I can give you a little distraction. This week on The Braid Up, we’re featuring a classic ...

Messy or not, these will make you stand out. Rushing out the door for work or school in the morning isn't fun for any of us, especially when our peers somehow happen to get dressed every morning and ...

NGL, Stasha Harris, our braid expert over here at Cosmo, is basically my fairy godmother when it comes to all things hair. I hit her up last week for an effortlessly cool braided style that wouldn’t ...

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Effortlessly manage extremely long hair with this simple yet effective bun technique designed for strong hold and all-day comfort. The quick looping method gathers and secures knee-length hair in a ...

That “updo” and “uptight” should find themselves linguistically tangled is no accident: it’s often assumed that the former portends the latter. Women with a tidy bun are liable to be typecast as prim ...