As anyone who has ever gotten a protective style knows, the process requires plenty of decision-making. Box braids or sister ...

Now that we live in a world where weaves reigns supreme, and human hair micro-braids beat out any type of braids that use synthetic hair, box braids are seen less and less on the heads of Black women.

Bohemian-style box braids are trending all over social media and beyond. Hair experts Lacy Redway and Kieara Hill break down the trend and how to get the look.

Hair braiding is a beauty rite of passage for many people of color, including me. I’ve been wearing braids in my 4A hair since before I can remember, as well as adding extensions to them since around ...

Long, short, hot pink or natural, box braids are the classic that just won't quit. Regarding the style's recently renewed popularity, Annagjid "Kee" Taylor points to the flow of cultural shifts.

4. Colorful Braids. This option will give your look the boost it needs to really speak to your personal style. If you’re looking for a bright color that is bound to turn heads, try blue, red or ...

Box braids are currently a trendy protective hairstyle for Black women. ... During that time, hair was sometimes wefted into fiber skull caps composed of materials like human hair, felt, ...

One editor shares her experience with Box Braid extensions. Jackie Fields What is it: Box braid hair extensions Who Tried it: PEOPLE magazine Writer-Reporter Jackie Fields Why she did it: About a ...

Not having to manipulate hair daily or worry about styling is a much-needed sigh of relief. It’s one of the reasons we love braids . But it recently came to our attention that we’ve neglected ...

Clean hair is essential for any style, which is why Taylor recommends starting off your braids with the Keira Ashley Hair + Scalp Cleanser ($25). "This oil removes buildup from the scalp and ...