Knotless braids with beads have become popular due to their appearance, versatility and durability. The hairstyle is a mix of culture and style utilising beads as accessories and are ideal for casual ...

What do cornrows, box braids, microbraids and every other variation from the braided family have in common? Besides the fact that are all viable options for protective styling, each look can also be ...

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 ...

There is always a way that you can tweak any traditional style and not lose its original design. And for knotless braids, you have beads. They make the hairstyle look elegant, so you will have a ...

There is no going wrong with a center parted box braids look. Kerry Washington proved that during a photo call of her play "American Son" in 2018. If you look closely, you'll notice she adorned one of ...

Leave it to Winnie Harlow to find the coolest braids and beads combo. Her waist-length braids are made extra pretty with a handful of beads just on her ends. You don't need long braids to try a beaded ...

As someone whose hair is always in a protective style, I’m constantly in search of my next look and TikTok is my hunting ground. The app is full of natural hair inspiration and the latest trend to ...

Box braids are currently a trendy protective hairstyle for Black women. If you’ve tried out this hairstyle before and wondered, ‘Where did box braids originate?’ then you’re in the right place because ...

Omenaa Boakye is a fashion and beauty writer and editor from the UK. Her byline has appeared in The London Times, Stylist, Brides, and BET, amongst others. If you're looking for a protective style to ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Considering box braids are one of the most classic—and, IMHO, one of the prettiest—braided hairstyles ...