We're calling it—2024 is the year of French curl braids. The look, which is a box braid done with silky, pre-curled braiding hair, started gaining steam last year and fully took off in the spring.

When it comes to box braids, the styling options are truly endless. You can switch up the braiding pattern or even add accessories if you really want to get creative. Wearing box braids with color ...

A fun and adorable braided style for kids—2 neat braids with playful curly ends! Coco Gauff responds to Aryna Sabalenka over ‘not fair’ French Open final claim Mystery of America's 'Lost Colony' may ...

There are protective styles, and then there's the protective style: box braids. The two are basically synonymous at this point, as box braids are not only protective but also incredibly convenient and ...

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Bohemian or boho braids are the style seen as the loose and wavy curls in box braids. There are synthetic, human hair blend and 100 percent human hair boho braids. A curl activator or fabric softener ...

Omenaa Boakye is a fashion and beauty writer and editor from the UK. Her byline has appeared in The London Times, Stylist, Brides, and BET, amongst others. If you're looking for a protective style to ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Considering box braids are one of the most classic—and, IMHO, one of the prettiest—braided hairstyles ...