One editor shares her experience with Box Braid extensions. Jackie Fields What is it: Box braid hair extensions Who Tried it: PEOPLE magazine Writer-Reporter Jackie Fields Why she did it: About a year ...

Box braids are one of my favorite styles when giving my natural, 4C hair a break from constant manipulation and heat. Box braid hairstyles are literally how they sound—a braided hairstyle with ...

For anyone looking to live out their cottagecore dreams this year, a rope braid will give you a soft, delicate, and ethereal look. Similar to the fishtail braid, it only uses two strands rather than ...

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I’m absolutely obsessed with box braids. Like, once we can go to hair salons again, that’s probably one of the first looks I’ll get done. (But honestly, depending on how long this lasts, I might try ...

The act of protecting our natural hair in the form of box braids has been a mainstay in the Black hair community. Waist-length ‘Poetic Justice’ braids or a Maxine Shaw-inspired braided bob are a go-to ...

A clean scalp and detangled hair are the first steps of getting braids. Learn more about how to prep for braids whether DIY or at salon. Part of the appeal of getting box braids is how long you can ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Timeless, sophisticated, chic...nope I’m not talking about an LBD, I’m referring to ...

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 ...

Yes, I used the words "hair extensions," "needle" and "thread" all in one sentence. Some of you master weavers out there may know exactly what I'm talking about, but for the rest of you that don't, ...