One editor shares her experience with Box Braid extensions. Jackie Fields What is it: Box braid hair extensions Who Tried it: PEOPLE magazine Writer-Reporter Jackie Fields Why she did it: About a year ...

Discover my WEEKLY videos! Follow me on Instagram @maryamjhampton. In this video, watch how my mom expertly cornrows my hair using extensions. We used one pack of braiding hair from the beauty supply ...

A clean scalp and detangled hair are the first steps of getting braids. Learn more about how to prep for braids whether DIY or at salon. Part of the appeal of getting box braids is how long you can ...

For anyone looking to live out their cottagecore dreams this year, a rope braid will give you a soft, delicate, and ethereal look. Similar to the fishtail braid, it only uses two strands rather than ...

The act of protecting our natural hair in the form of box braids has been a mainstay in the Black hair community. Waist-length ‘Poetic Justice’ braids or a Maxine Shaw-inspired braided bob are a go-to ...

Read this before your next braid styling session. Protective hairstyles have become a go-to look for many women of color that would like to give their natural strands a break — especially during the ...

Hair experts Lacy Redway and Kieara Hill break down the boho box braids trend. A quick search of the term "boho braids" or "goddess braids" on TikTok is all it takes to see rising interest in the the ...

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. 1. Second-day hair ...

Box braids are one of the most convenient protective styles out there and come in handy when you want to leave your natural hair alone for a few weeks. From jumbo box braids to small box braids, ...

Yes, I used the words "hair extensions," "needle" and "thread" all in one sentence. Some of you master weavers out there may know exactly what I'm talking about, but for the rest of you that don't, ...

Nadine Djuiko braids extensions into a client’s hair with one hand and answers her phone with the other, while switching between speaking French and English as she talks to staff and customers. She’s ...