"I have experience braiding hair, and I thought there could be a better way to hold and separate real or synthetic hair for ...

Fowler adds that instead of having individual braids — which can take much longer to do — you get your hair braided to the scalp and the faux braids are crocheted in.

“They’re very small, neat individual braids, typically done with extensions, that give a seamless, natural finish similar to K-tips,” explains Rashidat. “The technique has been around for ...

“Box braids are individual braids that are created by separating the hair into small square-shaped sections before braiding. Each braid is very uniform, resulting in a neat and structured ...

Depending on how small the braids are, how thick your natural hair is, and your desired length, micro braids can take anywhere from five to 12 hours to install — so it's understandable you would ...

Braids are one of the hottest trends this spring. Everything from cornrows to long, individual box braids have been seen in magazines, on the red carpet, and even on the streets of your favorite city.

This softens the braids and flattens the flyaways. To smooth edges, try a dollop of pomade. Avoid excessive use, as this could dry them out and lead to breakage.

"Amandla came to me with this awesome idea of individual braids cut into a bob," she told POPSUGAR, adding that the two were stuck between a platinum and this "ice water" silver hair color they ...

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.