How are you supposed to get your hair braided in Princeton when most local shops haven’t seen the hair type chart or even heard of the word “porosity”? Looking for Beyoncé-inspired “Lemonade” braids?

Upgrade your braid care routine this summer with editor and expert-approved picks from Devacurl, Mizani, Mielle and more.

Knotless braids use a feed-in technique with no root knot, creating a more natural look with less tension and breakage than ...