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 ...

Chances are you know rapper Coi Leray for two reasons: her hit song TWINNEM that seemed inescapable on your FYPs and Instagram and her braids. If the latter isn’t ringing a bell, you may be sorely ...

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 ...

This plait takes mere minutes to perfect and is a classic braid style. First, decide where you want the braid to be positioned on your head – you can braid either side or down the centre. Divide your ...

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 ...

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 ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Considering box braids are one of the most classic—and, IMHO, one of the prettiest—braided hairstyles ...