For so many of us, summertime invokes memories of parents braiding our hair for vacation or trips to the salon for cornrows. For generations, braiding has been both a nostalgic and cultural part of ...

Box braids are one of my favorite styles when giving my natural, 4C hair a break from constant manipulation and heat. Box braid hairstyles are literally how they sound—a braided hairstyle with ...

Big braid hairstyles are impossible to ignore—and that’s exactly the point. Defined by their fuller shape, eye-catching plays on texture, and impressive versatility, these statement plaits add an edge ...

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 ...

Earlier this month, Selfridges, one of London’s oldest and best-loved department stores, found itself embroiled in a political tangle over accusations of cultural appropriation. Braid Bar, part of the ...

I will never forget the first time I saw Fulani braids. I was obsessed for a plethora of reasons: their versatility, the unique patterns they created with hair, the beautiful tricolor combinations ...

Learning how to braid your own hair is a breeze for some, but for others—like me—it's a struggle. Whenever I attempt the twists and turns of a fishtail or dutch braid, it ends up looking more like a ...

Despite their storied history, history deemed braided hair as not buttoned-up enough for formal events. For as long as I can remember, the general guidance was to swap out your braids and plaits for ...

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