Being a self-starter means there’s not a lot of time for rest and pleasure. Finding time for self-care, especially when it comes to doing your hair, can be a challenge. You may have kids running ...

If you have natural hair, chances are box braids have been a staple in your protective style rotation since childhood. Growing up, shuttling to the salon with my cousins to get fresh braids was the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Braids were Brandy's signature look in the '90s. Today, she still gravitates to the style. Here, she adds flair to her look with ...

Protective hairstyles — hairstyles that protect the shaft and ends of the hair — are a big part of the natural hair community. Among wigs, weaves, dreadlocs, twists, and braids, box braids (braids ...

When you think about getting braids, the first thing you think about is the length. Almost 100% of the time you're going to go for long (and we don't blame you, we love a hip-grazing box braid style).

Box braids are one of the most convenient protective styles out there and come in handy when you want to leave your natural hair alone for a few weeks. From jumbo box braids to small box braids, ...