For centuries, braids have served as more than just a hairstyle for Black women. They carry deep cultural significance, embodying identity and personal expression. From cornrows to box braids, these ...

Traditional box braids have evolved a lot over the years, and they've birthed a handful of different styles that have become popular today. These days, some of the most popular kinds of braids are ...

Protective style season is in full swing. Box braids are a no-brainer when it comes to protecting your strands against winter’s harsh temperatures, mainly for their ease and longevity. For many of us, ...

When someone with sharp-looking box braids walks into a room, it’s hard to not stop and admire the endlessly cool hairstyle. While it’s a classic, braided extensions can be tough to master on your own ...

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 ...

When it comes to box braids, the styling options are truly endless. You can switch up the braiding pattern or even add accessories if you really want to get creative. Wearing box braids with color ...

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 ...

I have a deep love for simple protective styles. Sure, box braids and locs are super fun, but you can’t deny the appeal of a style that is gorge *and* doesn’t require you to sit in a salon chair for ...

Here's how a year without braids helped one writer recover from traction alopecia and find healthy protective styles.

If you have thinning hair, you might feel resigned to wearing your hair down forever and ever. That’s definitely not the case. You can wear many different updos and hairstyles for thinning hair.