Chances are you know rapper Coi Leray for two reasons: her hit song TWINNEM that seemed inescapable on your FYPs and Instagram and her braids. If the latter isn’t ringing a bell, you may be sorely ...

This plait takes mere minutes to perfect and is a classic braid style. First, decide where you want the braid to be positioned on your head – you can braid either side or down the centre. Divide your ...

Protective hair styling is a black girl’s best friend during summer. The extreme heat can be a hassle and to deal with and humidity doesn’t make it any better. While there are a handful of protective ...

I’m absolutely obsessed with box braids. Like, once we can go to hair salons again, that’s probably one of the first looks I’ll get done. (But honestly, depending on how long this lasts, I might try ...

Box braids are def the MVP of protective styles. They look excellent in pretty much every setting, they’re easy AF to maintain, and they’re beyond versatile. In fact, it’s a style so reliable and ...

For anyone looking to live out their cottagecore dreams this year, a rope braid will give you a soft, delicate, and ethereal look. Similar to the fishtail braid, it only uses two strands rather than ...

Box braids are one of my favorite styles when giving my natural, 4C hair a break from constant manipulation and heat. Box braid hairstyles are literally how they sound—a braided hairstyle with ...

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Every few months or so, I can always count on a new hair or beauty trend to take over my Instagram feed for an indefinite period of time. At one point it was faux locs, then crochet braids, and now I ...

Braids are one the most versatile — and easiest — ways to style your hair. You can wear box braids as a protective style for weeks or rock an intricate, one-night-only look (there’s a reason why ...