If protective styles were a singing group, box braids would be Beyoncé. There isn’t a single event or occasion this hairstyle can’t flawlessly cover or steal the show at. From weddings to graduations ...

Editor’s Note: These steps are usually more helpful if a) you’re braiding your own hair b) your stylist only offers braiding services. I found most braiding places offer a wash and dry, in which case, ...

One of the most appealing things about box braids is that they’re low-maintenance, but that doesn’t mean they’re no-maintenance. Stasha Harris, hairdresser and owner of Magic Fingers Studio in ...

The luxury of having braids is knowing that your natural hair will require zero maintenance for an extended period of time. It’s one of the many reasons this protective style floods our social media ...

Compared to traditional box braids, knotless braids are notorious for loosening and frizzing faster. That said, you should exercise extra caution when washing them to maximize their longevity. Braider ...

Synthetic braids are a common way to protect your natural hair from the elements and are a great time saver. They come in many variants giving you a wide selection to choose from. However, after a ...

This summer hairstyle just got more popular in quarantine. Many women of color have been wearing box braids for decades, and while it's stylish all year long, summer is one of the best times of the ...

Calling all protective style lovers! As a natural girl who makes a point to protect my mane from the wintery weather —protective styles— mainly knotless braids have become my hairstyle savior. However ...

You’ve probably heard of box braids (I mean, who hasn’t), but allow me to introduce you to bohemian box braids. Instead of braiding all the way down to the ends, with bohemian box braids, only the ...