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." ...

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.

Protective styles like box braids protect the natural hair from being harmed, while also allowing you to experiment with different colors. And this summer, blonde box braids are leading the trend ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

Lauren Depina, a mother of two daughters, took to TikTok to share what inspired her to get the braids. “The main reason I got box braids in my hair is for my daughter,” she says.