Braids have come a long way from the typical three-strand versions you probably wore during your youth. And although there are some over-the-top styles that require lots of practice (and sometimes ...

Melissa Hyde's daughter Skyler gave herself a haircut (without mom knowing). Melissa says while it was devastating to see her locks chopped, she wants other moms going through the same thing to know ...

Learn to master the classic French braid, and 6 more braid types. If you didn't learn how to braid when you were younger, the idea of doing something like a French braid on your own can seem daunting.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Braided hairstyles are all over social media these days, and if you're like us, you might be tempted to try one or two out. But ...