The versatility of Black hairstyles never ceases to amaze. Just when you think you've discovered a new look, someone takes it and flips it on its head. Prime example? Box braids. We all know and love ...

Before Jennifer Aniston made that bouncy layered haircut called the 'Rachel' popular on the show 'Friends,' Black women were buzzing about a hair trend Janet Jackson set in 1993 when she rocked her ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...