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, ...

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 ...

Not every braid style is ideal for thin hair, as experts say lightweight, low-tension options are key to avoiding breakage.

Braids are one of the most versatile hairstyles, working as protective styles, polished everyday looks, and statement-making ...

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 ...

As a fellow Bajan, Rihanna is basically my cousin in my head. So while I may be a little bummed to be dealing with the frigid cold in New York City, I'm always happy to live vicariously through her ...

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 ...

Pippi Longstocking, who? Dorothy from Oz could never. It's time to take your braid game to the next level. Let Solange, Ciara, Gabrielle Union, Selena Gomez and more offer inspiration for your next ...

Box braids is the classic style that’s a must-have all-year-round — but particularly, during the summer. That’s why, every year around this time our Instagram feeds begin to fill with countless celebs ...

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 ...

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 ...