African braids are the holy grail of African women's hair. The qualities of African hair make it possible for African women ...

The first time I got box braids installed, my scalp was inflamed. Not because my hair was braided too tightly but because the ...

The rapper—who is causing buzz post Met Gala announcement and recent covers—is giving us major inspiration with his braided ...

You can also hold the extensions of the cornrows in a bun and let the rest hang on your shoulders, curl all the attachments, or add beads at the end. Box braids can prevent traction alopecia. The hair ...

The style, seen on stars like Alicia Keys, Solange and Venus Williams, originated in West Africa and typically incorporates a mixture of cornrows in the front and box braids at the back of the ...

Fulani braids are one of the classic long braided hairstyles and originated in West Africa. This beautiful intricate style usually incorporates some cornrows around the front, and looser box braids at ...

Take your cue from legendary SA music group Boom Shaka for your next braided hairstyle. Thanks to the nostalgic kick we’re all on and the group’s recent 30th anniversary, members Thembi Seete and the ...

Since the first summer I was allowed to graduate from twists and cornrows to big-girl box braids, they’ve come to represent the perfect marriage between decorative and protective. But over the ...