Braids have long been an integral part of Black girl culture, serving not only as a stylistic expression of self or protective alternative, but also as a rich cultural homage. The style has evolved ...

Okay, don’t get me wrong: I love the look of box braids as much as the next girl—but I do have a couple of gripes. First of all, box braids can take forever (up to 10 hours, to be exact), and no ...

Here’s everything you need to know about knotless box braids, including what makes them different and all the pros and cons of having them vs traditional box braids. My extensionz [Instagram] From ...

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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 ...

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We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. If you’re into the idea of recreating this style (and, um, why wouldn’t you be?!), keep these tips in ...

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This go-to protective style is great for your natural strands. Box braids have been a go-to look for women of color for decades, and now many are happily turning to a knotless version of the look.

Braids are such a timeless style, but there is a downside to the traditional box braids—the knots created to secure the extension can be tricky to remove and can pull on your scalp as well. Enter ...