Lightweight, springy, and quick to install, passion twists are an incredibly popular way to wear natural hair. But with all of the twists, braids, and buns, out there, what makes this protective style ...

Box braids, faux locs, cornrows, Senegalese twists — there’s no shortage of protective hairstyles to request at a salon or to do yourself these days. But a new look is gaining popularity among your ...

It’s officially protective style season. Typically, this would be my cue to schedule an appointment for box braids; however, I have my sight set on another style this spring. It’s possible that you’ve ...

Since braids typically follow the traditional three-piece structure, think of twists as a two-strand version created in small boxed sections all over the head. "They tend to be more dense than your ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Box braids will always be the crown jewel of protective styles, but with new ...

When you follow a talented braider on Instagram, it's easy to find inspiration for a variation of the protective style. Daron, the star of this week's episode of Hair Me Out, found The Glam Diary on ...

If you have kinky, coily, or multitextured hair, you know that Afro hair and frigid temperatures do not mix. Our curls crave moisture, and subzero weather only dries out our delicate ringlets. That's ...

Box braids range from Xsmall to jumbo. They're created using a three-strand braid technique, knotted at the root and falling straight down from the head, and tend to have very precise square or ...