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 ...

There are protective styles, and then there's the protective style: box braids. The two are basically synonymous at this point, as box braids are not only protective but also incredibly convenient and ...

Keep your box braids, faux locs and twists looking fresh a little while longer with these tips. There’s nothing more frustrating than looking in the mirror and seeing that your hair is a complete and ...

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

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 ...

Yesterday, Jada Pinkett Smith shared an adorable video to Instagram, where she’s seen getting her scalp greased by her daughter, Willow Smith, while on vacation in Greece. In the video, Smith is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Instagram / Bryce Scarlett; Lacy Redway There’s a reason braided hairstyles will forever be a staple in our routines: They’re ...

Bohemian box braids have cemented themselves as one of the most popular summer braid trends year after year. However, the style is so cute, it wouldn't be surprising if you wanted to add it to your ...