Every naturalista knows that getting box braids is a great way to give your hair a break and protect it from all the pulling, twisting and combing you’d otherwise have to do to keep it nice and tangle ...

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 ...

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 ...

We don’t call box braids our favorite protective style for nothing. Not only is the hairstyle low maintenance, but it’s also appropriate for every occasion and including holiday parties. To show us ...

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 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 ...

Read this before your next braid styling session. Protective hairstyles have become a go-to look for many women of color that would like to give their natural strands a break — especially during the ...

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