There are protective styles, and then there's the protective style: box braids. The two are basically synonymous at this point, as box braids are not only protective but also incredibly convenient and ...

Box braids are one of my favorite styles when giving my natural, 4C hair a break from constant manipulation and heat. Box braid hairstyles are literally how they sound—a braided hairstyle with ...

Long, short, hot pink, or natural, box braids are a classic that just won't quit. Regarding the style's recently renewed popularity, Annagjid "Kee" Taylor points to the flow of cultural shifts. "The ...

Braids are a workhorse in the world of hairstyles—they're classic, trendy, and protective. That being said, there are so many types and styles of braids that it can be difficult to settle on just one ...

The perfect spring protective style.

Pippi Longstocking, who? Dorothy from Oz could never. It's time to take your braid game to the next level. Let Solange, Ciara, Gabrielle Union, Selena Gomez and more offer inspiration for your next ...

Protective hairstyles are a great way to keep natural hair healthy and provide you with so many options to change up your look. Box braids are a classic go-to — there are endless ways to style them.

The act of protecting our natural hair in the form of box braids has been a mainstay in the Black hair community. Waist-length ‘Poetic Justice’ braids or a Maxine Shaw-inspired braided bob are a go-to ...

Hairstylist and creator Susy Oludele has been known to bless the scalps of celebs like Solange, Zoë Kravitz, and Chris Rock with her intricate braid designs. In this first episode of Next Level Looks, ...