Editor’s Note: These steps are usually more helpful if a) you’re braiding your own hair b) your stylist only offers braiding services. I found most braiding places offer a wash and dry, in which case, ...

Compared to traditional box braids, knotless braids are notorious for loosening and frizzing faster. That said, you should exercise extra caution when washing them to maximize their longevity. Braider ...

If protective styles were a singing group, box braids would be Beyoncé. There isn’t a single event or occasion this hairstyle can’t flawlessly cover or steal the show at. From weddings to graduations ...

When it comes to protective styles, nothing offers versatility and ease like box braids. What’s also amazing about this style is that you can keep these braids for four to eight weeks without having ...

This summer hairstyle just got more popular in quarantine. Many women of color have been wearing box braids for decades, and while it's stylish all year long, summer is one of the best times of the ...

Calling all protective style lovers! As a natural girl who makes a point to protect my mane from the wintery weather —protective styles— mainly knotless braids have become my hairstyle savior. However ...