Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The most classic type of braids out there? Box braids. This timeless style is loved for being the most versatile for all hair ...

Now that we live in a world where weaves reigns supreme, and human hair micro-braids beat out any type of braids that use synthetic hair, box braids are seen less and less on the heads of Black women.

You can also revive your braids with a little hot water. Susan Oludele, a braider in New York and Los Angeles, recommends ...

Braids are one of the hottest trends this spring. Everything from cornrows to long, individual box braids have been seen in magazines, on the red carpet, and even on the streets of your favorite city.

Every few months or so, I can always count on a new hair or beauty trend to take over my Instagram feed for an indefinite period of time. At one point it was faux locs, then crochet braids, and now I ...

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 ...

Protective hair styling is a black girl’s best friend during summer. The extreme heat can be a hassle and to deal with and humidity doesn’t make it any better. While there are a handful of protective ...

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 ...