Box braids are one of the most convenient protective styles out there and come in handy when you want to leave your natural hair alone for a few weeks. From jumbo box braids to small box braids, ...

Braids have been an iconic hairstyle for Black women for centuries. Over time, braiding has evolved into countless styles, ...

I had been studying YouTube videos for weeks, hoping to find tutorial fit or braiding beginners like myself. I found the perfect DIY jumbo braids technique using rubber bands. On my first few attempts ...

ICYMI: Beyoncé released her highly-anticipated self-directed visual album Black Is King on July 31. The visual is a love letter to Black and African culture, and as we've come to learn from all of her ...

No twist-outs or wash-and-gos for weeks. Sounds heavenly, right? It is, but a lot of protective styles, like box braids, require a huge time commitment at the start. We're talking hours in the salon.

Whether you’re looking for a low-maintenance hairstyle or are just ready to switch things up for the new season, box braids are an extremely versatile protective style that should always be in your ...

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 ...

Picking out the color of your next set of braids is a major decision. It’s beyond just a fashion statement; it determines the era you’re entering and the season of life you’re in. The color of your ...