Alicia Keys took the Fulani braid—a style featuring cornrows in the front with box braids in the back—and made them her own.

Fulani braids start with a cornrow base and cascade into any box braid or twist style your heart desires. This braiding technique originated with the Fulani (or Fula) people of West Africa, according ...

Flashing forward to today, Fulani braids have come back into vogue throughout the 20th and 21st century, with celebrities like Alicia Keys and Beyoncé rocking it on red carpets and magazine covers.

One style that has stood the test of time and continues to reign supreme is the cornrow look, made iconic by artist Alicia Keys. Keys’ cornrow braids not only became her signature look ...

From Zendaya's red box braids and Zoë Kravitz's bohemian goddess braids to Alicia Keys' braided buns, the style has a staying power like no other. So whether you're going on vacation or you're in ...