Standing as a hairstyle with deep roots in Black culture, people have worn cornrow braids for centuries. Originating in Africa, cornrows represent not just a form of hair styling, but also a rich ...

Meet Minakshi Singh, a passionate plant lover whose green thumb thrives in the heart of the city. As an avid explorer, she constantly seeks new adventures, reflecting her self-dependent spirit. When ...

There are protective styles, and then there's the protective style: box braids. The two are basically synonymous at this point, as box braids are not only protective but also incredibly convenient and ...

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.

Omenaa Boakye is a fashion and beauty writer and editor from the UK. Her byline has appeared in The London Times, Stylist, Brides, and BET, amongst others. If you're looking for a protective style to ...

It’s an ancient art. African American little girls in the South were wearing their hair in cornrows 100 years ago and actress Bo Derek introduced them to Caucasian women in the 1970’s movie, “10.” But ...

For many of us growing up in the early aughts, traditional cornrows were a quick style that could last through a chaotic grade school day. With some children — definitely not referring to ourselves ...