From loc’d flowers to braid jewelry, take a look at some of the Braided Beauties we spotted at Essence Festival’s BeautyCon ...

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It’s pretty mind-blowing how versatile protective styles can be. Case in point: the super-intricate style on this week’s Braid Up that we’re dubbing the Flower Bomb Braid. Hairstylist Tiffany Anderson ...