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 year ...

The act of protecting our natural hair in the form of box braids has been a mainstay in the Black hair community. Waist-length ‘Poetic Justice’ braids or a Maxine Shaw-inspired braided bob are a go-to ...

Box braids, locs and cornrows: Summer is the perfect season to break out protective styles that not only look fabulous, but give you a break from all the styling that comes with having natural hair.

Box braids are one of the most popular styles for Summer vacation thanks to stars like Beyoncé and movies like Poetic Justice. This style uses synthetic, straight hair to create long plaits The term ...

A quick search of the term "boho braids" or "goddess braids" on TikTok is all it takes to see rising interest in the the style, as much of the country ushers in warmer weather. The look incorporates ...

Box braids are plaits or three-stranded braids that are divided into square-shaped sections. They can be done on natural hair or with hair extensions for extra length, thickness and fullness. Box ...

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 ...

Box braids hairstyles are back and for many, they never went out of style. The versatile, individual plaited ‘do, often worn as a protective style to safeguard textured hair, is the perfect ...

If you're looking for a protective style to give your natural hair a break, box braids are a great solution. With so much versatility, it's easy to see they are a go-to, timeless style. "You can style ...

Protective styles are foundational to Black hair care and styling. But, recently, many Black women have realized they can do more harm than good. We all love a style that eats down but is it worth it ...