One editor shares her experience with Box Braid extensions. Jackie Fields What is it: Box braid hair extensions Who Tried it: PEOPLE magazine Writer-Reporter Jackie Fields Why she did it: About a year ...

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

Box braids are one of the most popular styles for Summer vacation thanks to stars like Beyoncé and movies like Poetic Justice. This style uses synthetic, straight hair to create long plaits The term ...

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 ...

Knotless braids are said to be the low-tension answer to box braids. We found out if this new braid style really is as protective of the hair and scalp as it is decorative. Although box braids have ...