Every naturalista knows that getting box braids is a great way to give your hair a break and protect it from all the pulling, twisting and combing you’d otherwise have to do to keep it nice and tangle ...

When it comes to box braids, the styling options are truly endless. You can switch up the braiding pattern or even add accessories if you really want to get creative. Wearing box braids with color ...

If you have natural hair, chances are box braids have been a staple in your protective style rotation since childhood. Growing up, shuttling to the salon with my cousins to get fresh braids was the ...

Black women are well aware of the significance of braids. A versatile protective style, braiding has been a cultural staple ...

2. Opt for textured extension hair. To mirror the look in today's episode, you'll want to grab a few packs of textured kanekalon hair to wrap over your box braids to create the voluminous "bubble" ...

Most hairstylists recommend keeping braids in for six to eight weeks maximum. This window strikes the balance between giving ...

Boho braids are a popular protective style that incorporates curly synthetic or human hair pieces throughout the braids. While they require more upkeep, regular detangling and conditioning help ...

I have a deep love for simple protective styles. Sure, box braids and locs are super fun, but you can’t deny the appeal of a style that is gorge *and* doesn’t require you to sit in a salon chair for ...

I first experimented with wearing braids as a protective style during the pandemic. The style helped me maintain my thick, coily hair when I could not get my bi-weekly salon blowouts during the ...