Braids have long been an integral part of Black girl culture, serving not only as a stylistic expression of self or protective alternative, but also as a rich cultural homage. The style has evolved ...

Every few months or so, I can always count on a new hair or beauty trend to take over my Instagram feed for an indefinite period of time. At one point it was faux locs, then crochet braids, and now I ...

Looking to switch up your protective style game? Knotless braids are taking over the beauty world, and we’re here for it! These modern takes on traditional box braids are gentler on your scalp and ...

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 ...

After not having braids for some years (mostly because salons were closed during those strange pandemic years), I wanted in — but the question was who would I trust to braid me beautiful? I quite ...

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 ...

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 ...

Girlies with Afro-textured hair know that the second the temperature drops, there’s nothing more fitting than a style that’ll keep our curls maintained during the colder weather. Cold air has less ...