Braids are a protective style that have culturally lasted the test of time. They not only allow Black women to connect more deeply with their heritage, but they’re also a fun and dynamic way to ...

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All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Shortly after my big chop, I vowed to stick with my short afro for at ...

There’s something magical about goddess box braids. The combo of cascading curls and intricate braids always makes me swoon. Lucky for me (and all the other goddess-braid lovers out there), we’re ...

Whether you're expressly a braids-on-vacation kind of person or they're more of a lifestyle for you, you can't go wrong with trying what is arguably the most popular protective hairstyles of all time.

Hair experts Lacy Redway and Kieara Hill break down the boho box braids trend. A quick search of the term "boho braids" or "goddess braids" on TikTok is all it takes to see rising interest in the the ...

Protective hair styling is a black girl’s best friend during summer. The extreme heat can be a hassle and to deal with and humidity doesn’t make it any better. While there are a handful of protective ...

After not having braids for some years (mostly because salons were closed during those strange pandemic years), I wanted in — but the question was who would I trust to braid me beautiful? I quite ...

Braids are a timeless hairstyle with ever evolving trends. But one thing remains constant, corn rows and box braids are the foundation for so many other hairstyles (no matter who they say started the ...

Every few months or so, I can always count on a new hair or beauty trend to take over my Instagram feed for an indefinite period of time. At one point it was faux locs, then crochet braids, and now I ...