This week on The Braid Up, instead of giving y’all a brand-new style, we’re taking a little trip down memory lane. We put our hair braiding guru, Stasha Harris, up to the very hard task of choosing ...

The jury’s still out on whether or not I’ll ever get real locs, but one of the biggest misconceptions about the hairstyle is that you can only wear it two ways: down your back or up in a ponytail.

Check out SELF's how-to series on the beauty tips and tricks that'll make you look your best. This episode focuses on easy updos. Learn the easiest way to look fresh and pulled-together in an instant.