For anyone looking to live out their cottagecore dreams this year, a rope braid will give you a soft, delicate, and ethereal look. Similar to the fishtail braid, it only uses two strands rather than ...

Chances are you know rapper Coi Leray for two reasons: her hit song TWINNEM that seemed inescapable on your FYPs and Instagram and her braids. If the latter isn’t ringing a bell, you may be sorely ...

When Rihanna cut her hair into her infamous Good Girl Gone Bad tapered cut, we wanted the same crop. In 2016, she appeared on the set of Ocean’s 8 rocking chunky faux locs. We decided on the same ...

In a matter of minutes, a simple low ponytail can transform into a deliberately messy masterpiece. Just form a few braids, tie them together, secure them into a bun and separate strands for a piece-y ...

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 ...

Okay, I have to admit something: I was today years old when I learned you could transform your locs into box braids. I’ve been talking about how versatile locs are for, like, weeks, but I didn’t truly ...

Protective hairstyles are a great way to keep natural hair healthy and provide you with so many options to change up your look. Box braids are a classic go-to — there are endless ways to style them.

If you want the ultimate low-maintenance look, go for short braids that leave your hair lightweight and off your back. "Short ...

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, ...