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, ...

Box braids are one of my favorite styles when giving my natural, 4C hair a break from constant manipulation and heat. Box braid hairstyles are literally how they sound—a braided hairstyle with ...

Whether you need a protective style that will last for weeks, want a look that's equal parts polished and versatile, or are looking for a red carpet-worthy 'do, you can always turn to braids. Whether ...

Solange brought back her Patra braids in London last night while at a Dolce & Gabbana event, hosted by Net-A-Porter. We haven’t seen her rock these since January when she began wearing a fro. Solange ...

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 ...

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. If you're looking for a protective style to ...

We love when a retro style becomes suddenly hot again — hence our excitement over braids! Whether it’s Seventies-era cornrows or Patra-esque plaits, the style is chicer than ever this summer. Here, we ...