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 ...

Protective hair styling is a black girl’s best friend during summer. The extreme heat can be a hassle and to deal with and humidity doesn’t make it any better. While there are a handful of protective ...

Every year on my birthday, I treat myself to a new hairstyle. The past few years, I've done faux locks, Bantu knots, cornrows, and box braids. This year, I decided to step outside of my comfort zone ...