Protective hairstyles — hairstyles that protect the shaft and ends of the hair — are a big part of the natural hair community. Among wigs, weaves, dreadlocs, twists, and braids, box braids (braids ...

Protective hair styling is a black girl’s best friend during summer. The extreme heat can be a hassle and to deal with and humidity doesn’t make it any better. While there are a handful of protective ...

There are two types of women: Those who love to play in their hair, and those who just want to be done with it already. Somehow, box braids work for both. If you're in the first group, you can try ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Box braids are currently a trendy protective hairstyle for Black women. If you’ve tried out this hairstyle before and wondered, ...

When it comes to protective styles — hairstyles that guard roots and ends from manipulation and environmental elements — box braids are some of the most popular. You can wear them long, short, in a ...

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Hairstylist and creator Susy Oludele has been known to bless the scalps of celebs like Solange, Zoë Kravitz, and Chris Rock with her intricate braid designs. In this first episode of Next Level Looks, ...

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, ...