As warmer weather approaches, many individuals gravitate toward protective braided hairstyles, particularly box braids.

Traditional box braids have evolved a lot over the years, and they've birthed a handful of different styles that have become popular today. These days, some of the most popular kinds of braids are ...

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

They're achieved by plaiting traditional three-strand braids with ... symmetrical design. Box braids are a free-flowing braid style loved by many for their protectiveness and versatility.

Goddess braids are typically larger than traditional box braids, so create bigger sections for a more dramatic look. You can ...

These box braids start at the root with your natural hair and gradually feed into the hair extension. The styling method causes less pain and tension on the scalp than traditional box braids.