One of the most iconic African braiding styles, cornrows, are known for their tight, close-to-the-scalp appearance. The ...

Keep in mind that twists don’t last as long as box braids—typically six to 10 weeks, depending on how fast your hair grows, ...

Box braids are a free-flowing braid style loved ... But, first things first, divide your hair into two portions and twist each into tight spirals. From there, twist them around each other and ...

This gorgeous cornrow style features a mix of swirled and zig-zag parts that continue to the base of her head before giving way to large box braids. While this style leaves the ends in carefree ...

A chic short bob with knotless braids offers a modern twist on classic hairstyles. This length is not only easy to manage but ...

The Olympic gold medalist partners with Dove to bring hair representation to the emoji library—and reveals her afro in the ...

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