Braids have long been an integral part of Black girl culture, serving not only as a stylistic expression of self or protective alternative, but also as a rich cultural homage. The style has evolved ...

The summer and fall seasons brings with it the trend of protective styles. When we talk about protective styles, we’re referring to a range of options like braids—box braids, knotless braids, tropics ...

Braids are among the most popular protective styles, potentially providing no-fuss styling for several weeks. But there is one drawback: Taking braids down is a time-consuming task dreaded by many, ...