Box braids are a timeless choice, offering both style and protection for Black women. These individual plaits, typically square-shaped, can be worn long or short.

Protective styles are the most popular for long-lasting hairstyles for black hair. They not only reduce breakage and ...

Welcome to It’s Textured, a column where we untangle the joy, trauma, confusion, and frustration that can come with Black ...

Watch ‘PRIMP’: Style Your Box Braids 18 Ways BLACK WOMEN CAN PULL OFF ANY HAIRSTYLE. TO PROVE IT, WE’RE SHOWING YOU HOW TO CREATE THE ‘DOS WE LOVE WITH STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIALS.

From Kelly Rowland’s box braids to Yara Shahidi’s curly updos, we’ve gathered 55 natural hairstyles for Black women to try, so you can skip the endless Pinterest scrolling this time ...

25 Beautiful Black Women Rocking This Season's Most Popular Hairstyle We're all privy to the benefits of rocking a protective style. In short: it tucks away natural strands, making it easier to ...

With traditional box braids, knotted tight and close to the scalp, some women experienced hair loss. Ms. Dick-Quashie, of the medical examiner’s office, said she chose the knotless style because ...

For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that these fake hair strands can contain dangerous chemicals that pose a ...