Protective hairstyles — hairstyles that protect the shaft and ends of the hair — are a big part of the natural hair community. Among wigs, weaves, dreadlocs, twists, and braids, box braids (braids ...

When it comes to protective styles — hairstyles that guard roots and ends from manipulation and environmental elements — box braids are some of the most popular. You can wear them long, short, in a ...

Few hairstyles make me happy instantly like knotless braids. What started as just a seasonal vacation look has become my ...

From Box Braids to Fulani Braids, braids cycle like any other trend. Here is what a celebrity stylist has to say about the ...

For those with long hair looking for a length break, go for a braided style with just your natural strands. It'll give you the vibe of a shorter cut without a pair of scissors in sight. There's ...

Braids have been my go-to protective style for most of my life, making me no stranger to the ins and outs of braiding hair. Generally, the best braiding hair is lightweight, doesn’t tangle easily and ...

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 ...