Alicia Keys took the Fulani braid—a style featuring cornrows in the front with box braids in the back—and made them her own.

Fulani braids have become mainstream over the last few years, a lot of which can be attributed to the Kardashians, particularly Kim and Khloe, who have worn the braids on several occasions.

Alicia Keys took the Fulani braid—a style featuring cornrows in the front with box braids in the back—and made them her own. The intricate, often beaded plaits dominated Keys' looks throughout the ...