Braids have long been an integral part of Black girl culture, serving not only as a stylistic expression of self or protective alternative, but also as a rich cultural homage. The style has evolved ...

Okay, don’t get me wrong: I love the look of box braids as much as the next girl—but I do have a couple of gripes. First of all, box braids can take forever (up to 10 hours, to be exact), and no ...

Here’s everything you need to know about knotless box braids, including what makes them different and all the pros and cons of having them vs traditional box braids. Knotless box braids, also called ...

From Boho and BoraBora, to Goddess, the world of knotless braids has truly taken off in a thousand different directions. At times, it can feel hard to keep up. It seems like every day on TikTok, a new ...

Looking to switch up your protective style game? Knotless braids are taking over the beauty world, and we’re here for it! These modern takes on traditional box braids are gentler on your scalp and ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. If you’re into the idea of recreating this style (and, um, why wouldn’t you be?!), keep these tips in ...

Every few months or so, I can always count on a new hair or beauty trend to take over my Instagram feed for an indefinite period of time. At one point it was faux locs, then crochet braids, and now I ...

Braids are such a timeless style, but there is a downside to the traditional box braids—the knots created to secure the extension can be tricky to remove and can pull on your scalp as well. Enter ...

Knotless braids are a hairstyle that seemingly offer, well, everything. "The pros of knotless braids include hair growth, styling flexibility, and they are weightless and pain-free," says Pearl ...

Knotless braids are a hairstyle that seemingly offer, well, everything. "The pros of knotless braids include hair growth, styling flexibility, and they are weightless and pain-free," says Pearl ...

If you're a frequent wearer of braids and other protective styles, then there's a good chance you've already joined the ever-growing knotless box braids fan club — but if you haven't, there are a few ...