This article originally appeared in the December 2015 issue of SELF. For more from the issue, subscribe to SELF and download the digital edition. Sleek, chic, cool—this rope braid is a triple threat.

For anyone looking to live out their cottagecore dreams this year, a rope braid will give you a soft, delicate, and ethereal look. Similar to the fishtail braid, it only uses two strands rather than ...

As summer comes to a close, it might be time to switch out your piece-y waves for a style that feels more back-to-school (and less beach day). When it comes to decorating your ‘do, we’re firmly in ...