Because the braids are so small, the options are endless.

If you're a black woman who grew up in the ‘90s, chances are that you probably fell in love with box braids courtesy of Janet Jackson in "Poetic Justice," Brandy in "Moesha," and Stacey Dash in ...

Micro braids are tiny, delicate, take hours to do and are often too tight for comfort tightly woven into hair but it’s a look that remains popular among women. Here are tips that will come in handy ...

Although mini braids and mini twists belong to the same family of protective styles, there are visible and significant differences between them. Mini braids are tight and structured with a defined ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Good or bad, everyone remembers their first trip to the braiding salon. You ...

Instagram offers endless beauty inspiration, from makeup artists who turn their faces into works of art to product smashers with videos you just can’t look away from. Another Instagram niche that ...

When it comes to timeless hairstyles, braids simply cannot be beat. They're so versatile that they can be worn during a beach vacation or on the red carpet, which many celebs have proven with their ...

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