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 ...

Thinking of rocking your natural hair, locs, or braids on your wedding day? Here are the best bridal hairstyles that celebrate your texture. When it comes to the conversation about what hairstyle to ...

Dating back 5000 years, braids have long played a significant role in the expression of Black women. The origin of hair-braiding can be traced back to 3500 BC, where the Himba people of Namibia ...

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 ...

I recently asked my cousin Bibi this over text, and she immediately replied: “In a tight bun, braided.” I’m not planning a wedding—and don’t anticipate that I will be anytime soon—but still this was a ...

Protective styles are great during the summer. They allow your edges to be tucked away and protect your natural hair from damage. Triangle box braids and box braids are especially popular during the ...