The looks combines the structure of braids with romantic, free-flowing curls.

Protective hairstyles — hairstyles that protect the shaft and ends of the hair — are a big part of the natural hair community. Among wigs, weaves, dreadlocs, twists, and braids, box braids (braids ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Box braids are currently a trendy protective hairstyle for Black women. If you’ve tried out this hairstyle before and wondered, ...

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 ...

There are protective styles, and then there's the protective style: box braids. The two are basically synonymous at this point, as box braids are not only protective but also incredibly convenient and ...

Colored box braids are a fun and stylish way to express personality while protecting natural hair. From vibrant tones to subtle shades, this hairstyle combines creativity, beauty, and versatility for ...

Long, short, hot pink, or natural, box braids are a classic that just won't quit. Regarding the style's recently renewed popularity, Annagjid "Kee" Taylor points to the flow of cultural shifts. "The ...

Box braids are far from new (who could forget Janet Jackson's iconic Poetic Justice look in the '90s?), but within the past year or so they've been popping up more frequently on celebrities such as ...

Box braids is the classic style that’s a must-have all-year-round — but particularly, during the summer. That’s why, every year around this time our Instagram feeds begin to fill with countless celebs ...