According to Charles, boho braids and knotless box braids with added pieces of curly hair are some of the most popular of braids hairstyles of the year. Side-swept long, waist-length cornrows or ...

Over the past six years, knotless braids have become my go-to protective style for many reasons: A speedy braider can have you in and out of the salon in under five hours, upkeep is easy with the ...

If you're a frequent wearer of braids and other protective styles, then there's a good chance you've already joined the ever-growing knotless box braids fan club — but if you haven't, there are a few ...

Experimenting with your natural hair is always a fun time, whether you are transitioning from a relaxer or have been embracing your texture for as long as you can remember. While we adore more ...

A new style has driven up demand at salons in Harlem and Brooklyn. A new approach to hairstyling is taking root at salons like Braided.Credit...Makeda Sandford for The New York Times Supported by By ...

Although this year’s ESSENCE Festival of Culture has come to a close, protective style season is still in full swing. And, what better place to find Black hair inspiration than at Essence Festival’s ...

Long, short, hot pink, or natural, box braids are a classic that just won't quit. Regarding the style's recently renewed popularity, Annagjid "Kee" Taylor points to the flow of cultural shifts. "The ...

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. Kara Jillian Brown is the beauty editor of ...