When someone with sharp-looking box braids walks into a room, it’s hard to not stop and admire the endlessly cool hairstyle. While it’s a classic, braided extensions can be tough to master on your own ...

Protective hairstyles are a great way to keep natural hair healthy and provide you with so many options to change up your look. Box braids are a classic go-to — there are endless ways to style them.

Every year on my birthday, I treat myself to a new hairstyle. The past few years, I've done faux locks, Bantu knots, cornrows, and box braids. This year, I decided to step outside of my comfort zone ...