Braids have long been an integral part of Black girl culture, serving not only as a stylistic expression of self or protective alternative, but also as a rich cultural homage. The style has evolved ...

Watch as Stasha Harris creates these gorgeous knotless Senegalese twists. Plus, every tip, trick, and hair product you’ll need. I found fame as an ’80s rock star. Now I'm fighting to get my breast ...

Looking to switch up your protective style game? Knotless braids are taking over the beauty world, and we’re here for it! These modern takes on traditional box braids are gentler on your scalp and ...

When everything else in the world fails you—the weather, your job, the flavor of your morning coffee—there is one reliable constant that'll always pull through: box braids. This timeless, flexible ...

Between the pool days, beach days, lake days, and outdoor workouts, natural hair can take a beating during the summer months, which is why protective styles are our go-to when the temperatures start ...

Okay, don’t get me wrong: I love the look of box braids as much as the next girl—but I do have a couple of gripes. First of all, box braids can take forever (up to 10 hours, to be exact), and no ...

If you have natural hair, chances are box braids have been a staple in your protective style rotation since childhood. Growing up, shuttling to the salon with my cousins to get fresh braids was the ...

Braids are such a timeless style, but there is a downside to the traditional box braids—the knots created to secure the extension can be tricky to remove and can pull on your scalp as well. Enter ...