5 Blonde & Long Mermaid life, here you come. Johnson recommends blonde, hip-length braids, since "adding in color and long packs of braiding hair is a beautiful combination." ...

I then applied Dove Beauty Moisture Locking Leave In Conditioner ($7) and let my hair air-dry instead of blowing it out, but I made sure to moisturize with jojoba oil before installing each braid.

With packs and packs of $1.39 Kanekalon synthetic hair on deck, we got our hair pulled, twisted, and turned until we had individual braids sprouting out of or heads.

Protecting your hair while promoting growth, box braids are one of the most popular of braided styles. They not only are low maintenance, but also lend to an endless world of expression, allowing ...

Bohemian-style box braids are trending all over social media and beyond. Hair experts Lacy Redway and Kieara Hill break down the trend and how to get the look.

While box braids can be done in a hair salon, it’s also possible to be done right from your home. After months of surviving with salons being closed and hopefully mastering your own natural hair ...

To complete each knot, twist the braids together until they form a longer braid- like section, and secure the knot with a rubber band or scrunchie. 2. Color Rubber Bands Sometimes, less is more.

When shampooing box braids, it’s critical to ensure your hair dries completely before styling. However, shampooing your hair while wearing box braids doesn’t mean you can leave them in for ...

At one point it was faux locs, then crochet braids, and now I haven't been able to scroll without seeing at least a handful of knotless box braids. (We're looking at you, Zendaya.) ...

The process was pretty seamless: One girl would start each braid at my root, then she’d hand it off to another stylist to braid from about 4 inches from my root to the end of the hair.

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-inspire ...