When it comes to protective styles — hairstyles that guard roots and ends from manipulation and environmental elements — box braids are some of the most popular. You can wear them long, short, in a ...

We go bonkers over braids! So when actress Yara Shahidi debuted a head full of ombré plaits via her Instagram account on Monday we all squealed with delight. The 16-year-old star was captured rocking ...

For Amandla Stenberg, each day opens up a new possibility for her shape-shifting hair. This particular morning, at home in her native Los Angeles, it’s all about a new set of ombré box braids cast in ...

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 ...