Whether you’re looking for a low-maintenance hairstyle or are just ready to switch things up for the new season, box braids are an extremely versatile protective style that should always be in your ...

On this week’s episode of Primp, we’re setting the record straight on box braids. The protective style is often considered one dimensional, but here we prove there are endless layers to this summer ...

Thankfully, the narrative is changing. In recent years, stars like Tyla, Lupita Nyong’o, and Zendaya have worn braids on red ...

2. Opt for textured extension hair. To mirror the look in today's episode, you'll want to grab a few packs of textured kanekalon hair to wrap over your box braids to create the voluminous "bubble" ...

Dating back 5000 years, braids have long played a significant role in the expression of Black women. The origin of hair-braiding can be traced back to 3500 BC, where the Himba people of Namibia ...

Most hairstylists recommend keeping braids in for six to eight weeks maximum. This window strikes the balance between giving ...

I first experimented with wearing braids as a protective style during the pandemic. The style helped me maintain my thick, coily hair when I could not get my bi-weekly salon blowouts during the ...