No twist-outs or wash-and-gos for weeks. Sounds heavenly, right? It is, but a lot of protective styles, like box braids, require a huge time commitment at the start. We're talking hours in the salon.

Braids are a timeless hairstyle with ever evolving trends. But one thing remains constant, corn rows and box braids are the foundation for so many other hairstyles (no matter who they say started the ...

Black women are well aware of the significance of braids. A versatile protective style, braiding has been a cultural staple for centuries, serving not only as a means of styling, but also as an avenue ...

Picking out the color of your next set of braids is a major decision. It’s beyond just a fashion statement; it determines the era you’re entering and the season of life you’re in. The color of your ...

Box braids are one of the most convenient protective styles out there and come in handy when you want to leave your natural hair alone for a few weeks. From jumbo box braids to small box braids, ...

Omenaa Boakye is a fashion and beauty writer and editor from the UK. Her byline has appeared in The London Times, Stylist, Brides, and BET, amongst others. Lupita Nyongo’s high ponytail is an elegant ...