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Box braids are a classic protective style that can be worn in endless ways, from sleek ponytails to romantic half-up looks. Because box braids are free-flowing rather than braided flat to the scalp, ...

The classic look has more range than you’d expect. How many braids can you combine together into one thick, voluminous braid? As Issa Rae shows here, the limit simply does not exist. You don’t have to ...

Kara Jillian Brown is the senior beauty editor of InStyle. She began her career at Well+Good, where she spent five years evolving from editorial intern to news writer to beauty writer. She earned a ...

Protective hairstyles are a great way to keep natural hair healthy and provide you with so many options to change up your look. Box braids are a classic go-to — there are endless ways to style them.

Braids are a great way to take care of your coily tresses while still looking chic. They lock your stands away for a few weeks of I-woke-up-like-this bliss. If you want the ultimate low-maintenance ...