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A Hairstylist's Tips For Maintaining Bohemian Box Braids

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A Hairstylist's Tips For Maintaining Bohemian Box Braids

Traditional box braids have evolved a lot over the years, and they've birthed a handful of different styles that have become popular today.

Sew-In Hairstyles Have Come a Long Way

Jul 12, 2024

Sew-In Hairstyles Have Come a Long Way

Afros, braids, locs, twists, cornrows: the versatility of Black hair is undeniable.

The "Curly Girl Method" May Be the Secret to Your Best Curls Yet

Jul 11, 2024

The "Curly Girl Method" May Be the Secret to Your Best Curls Yet

It's no secret that curly hair can have a mind of its own.

A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Cornrow Your Hair

Jul 3, 2024

A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Cornrow Your Hair

Ask around, and there are a few things people think you should just know how to do, like riding a bike or playing spades.

Everything You Need to Know About Locs Hairstyles

Jul 2, 2024

Everything You Need to Know About Locs Hairstyles

Dreadlocks — preferentially known as "locs" — are a popular hairstyle that includes sections of hair that have been matted and knotted together to create a rope-like appearance.

How to Care For and Maintain Your Cornrows, According to the Pros

Jul 1, 2024

How to Care For and Maintain Your Cornrows, According to the Pros

Cornrow hairstyles are intricately beautiful, creative, and entrenched in Black hair culture — they've been part of our identity since centuries before colonialism.

Does the Hair Type Scale Create More Segregation Amid the Natural Hair Movement?

Jun 21, 2024

Does the Hair Type Scale Create More Segregation Amid the Natural Hair Movement?

The natural hair movement, created in the 1960s, was fundamentally designed to be inclusive and to give Black women a space where they could celebrate their hair as it grew, sans manipulation.

AI Still Doesn't Understand Black Hair, and That Points to a Larger Issue

Jun 12, 2024

AI Still Doesn't Understand Black Hair, and That Points to a Larger Issue

As artificial intelligence continues to become more embedded into our daily lives, we're seeing its effects across all industries, especially in the beauty space.

These Photos Will Make You Want to Wear Bantu Knots Every Day

Jun 11, 2024

These Photos Will Make You Want to Wear Bantu Knots Every Day

Whether it be the hottest summer day or a chilly winter morning, there is one natural-hair style that will add a bit of edge to your look no matter what time of year it is: Bantu knots.

Passion Twists Should be on Your Hair Mood Board

Jun 7, 2024

Passion Twists Should be on Your Hair Mood Board

It's undeniable that braids are one of the premier protective styles.

How to Style Curly Hair, According to an Expert

Jun 7, 2024

How to Style Curly Hair, According to an Expert

Having curly hair is an experience like no other.

Twist-Out Hairstyles Need to Be in Your Natural-Hair Repertoire

May 24, 2024

Twist-Out Hairstyles Need to Be in Your Natural-Hair Repertoire

One of the best things about taking down your protective styles, like box braids and sew-ins, is the gorgeous curls that you're left with.