Braids have always been a fashion choice for Nigerian women but in 2025, it was a response to economic pressure, lifestyle ...

Key Takeaways Boho braids are box or knotless braids that incorporate curly and wavy strands for added fullness.Using ...

But you may not know Amos was also the man behind Brandy’s iconic ’90s braid stylings. In a recent interview with Complex, he ...

Every few months or so, I can always count on a new hair or beauty trend to take over my Instagram feed for an indefinite period of time. At one point it was faux locs, then crochet braids, and now I ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Considering box braids are one of the most classic—and, IMHO, one of the prettiest—braided hairstyles ...

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 ...

Kara Jillian Brown is the beauty editor of InStyle. She began her career at Well+Good, where she spent five years evolving from editorial intern to news writer to beauty writer. She earned a ...

Bora Bora braids have taken the curly and coily textured haircare industry—and the internet—by storm. Coined by the popular New Jersey hairstylist Omobolanle Ajao, the tongue-in-cheek name nods to the ...

Despite their storied history, history deemed braided hair as not buttoned-up enough for formal events. For as long as I can remember, the general guidance was to swap out your braids and plaits for ...

A new style has driven up demand at salons in Harlem and Brooklyn. A new approach to hairstyling is taking root at salons like Braided.Credit...Makeda Sandford for The New York Times Supported by By ...