“We pulled a lot of inspiration from Erykah Badu,” she says, pairing the makeup with Doechii’s 40-inch human hair micro braids. “She wanted an effortlessly blown out smokey, but not too ...

Braiding has long been more than just a hairstyle in the Black community—it is a tradition, a statement of identity and a deeply personal form of self-expression. While braids offer beauty, ...

A selection of braids you can add to your hair. Photo: @hairbytia (Modified by author) Some of the top braid options include box braids, Fulani braids, Ghana braids, and micro braids. Braiding ...

You can try knotless braids, traditional box braids, twist styles, or even micro braids (though not too tiny) since your strands are generally stronger and can handle a bit more tension and variety.

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Below, Denis shares the creative process behind bringing Doechii’s braids to life for her Woman of the Year honor—which was their first collaboration, along with a glimpse into her personal ...

Keep it traditional with Fulani braids or get a bit more experimental. Doechii rocks a similar look to the Alicia Keys style during a pre-Grammy performance, complete with wooden beads to pull it ...

And let’s talk about the hair! The “Anxiety” rapper swept her micro braids into a high bun, inspiring us all for spring and summer. Cameras caught several other stars at the music event.

These long, dainty plaits also lend themselves to a range of styles. Talk about endless options—micro braids can be styled in just about any hairstyle. Here, the angelic Zoë Kravitz went with a ...