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Box braids range from Xsmall to jumbo. They're created using a three-strand braid technique, knotted at the root and falling straight down from the head, and tend to have very precise square or ...

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Black women have been innovating with braid styles for centuries as a symbol of culture and self-expression — and of course for protection. Whether it's celebrities who have popularised a style, a ...

Why Do People Braid Hair? Many people choose braids as their go-to hairstyle because they’re stylish and low maintenance. They also protect your hair from daily styling, breakage, and the elements, ...

If you have kinky, coily, or multitextured hair, you know that Afro hair and frigid temperatures do not mix. Our curls crave moisture, and subzero weather only dries out our delicate ringlets. That's ...

Butterfly locs are the most recent edition of faux loc protective styles. The '90s-inspired, low-tension hairstyle uses water wave braiding hair to achieve a more carefree and textured version of the ...

2025 has been all about hair that’s textured, expressive, and full of personality. We have curls that never fall flat and braids that get more creative by the week. This year’s biggest hair trends are ...

Thinking of rocking your natural hair, locs, or braids on your wedding day? Here are the best bridal hairstyles that celebrate your texture. When it comes to the conversation about what hairstyle to ...