The act of protecting our natural hair in the form of box braids has been a mainstay in the Black hair community. Waist-length ‘Poetic Justice’ braids or a Maxine Shaw-inspired braided bob are a go-to ...

Nothing brings Black women together like the head tap. You know, the one we can’t stop doing while wearing a protective style. Regardless of the hair’s quality, the tension of a wig, braids or ...

Depending on the style you want, getting your hair braided can take four to eight hours. After sitting in the salon for what feels like a day's work, keeping your braids looking their best for as long ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If protective styles were a singing group, box braids would be Beyoncé. There isn’t a single event or occasion this hairstyle ...

Read this before your next braid styling session. Protective hairstyles have become a go-to look for many women of color that would like to give their natural strands a break — especially during the ...

Whether you're natural or not, there are so many reason to rock a protective style during the summer. Beyond shielding your hair from the harsh sun, styles like braids, twists, or faux locs can reduce ...

Compared to traditional box braids, knotless braids are notorious for loosening and frizzing faster. That said, you should exercise extra caution when washing them to maximize their longevity. Braider ...