Are you ready to elevate your hair game and make a statement with your braids? Look no further! Our compilation of stories is here to inspire, guide, and refresh your love for braided hairstyles. Braids and twists serve as a great protective style when we want to give our hair a break, add some length, or simply switch up our style. We've curated a collection of articles that will give you the style inspiration you need.
Braids seem to be a trend on the carpet with a handful of our faves rocking their locks to the biggest night in fashion. And we love to see it. Check out how Gabriel Union, Micheala Coel, and More rocked their braids at Hollywood's most exclusive fashion event.
Yes, you read that correctly! Plant-based braiding hair is the newest innovation on the protective style block, courtesy of Nourie CEO and co-founder Osahon Ojeaga and chief scientific officer and co-founder Dr. Mary Ellen Moore. Nourie's plant-based braiding hair is the first of its kind designed to make the protective styling experience a breeze.
One thing Alicia Keys is known for is her stunning braided hairstyles. From her early appearances on 106 & Park to her dazzling moments at the Grammys, Alicia Keys has remained faithful to her iconic braided looks. Take a look at how she rocked her braided hairstyles throughout the years.
The Golden Globe Awards was filled with memorable gowns and perfectly groomed hair. On the list of must-have styles was Angela Bassett's thigh-length braid done by celebrity hairstylist, Randy Stodghill. Get the inside details of how he was able to achieve this eye-catching hairstyle.
Storm Reid is no stranger to shutting down the red carpet. Although the 18-year-old actress looked perfect in her white custom Prada set at The Suicide Squad premiere, her extremely long braided ponytail stole the show. The 16-foot braid was long enough to leave it’s own train on the red carpet.
Haitian braid instructor Karyne Tinord gets candid about her painless braiding technique and her passion for wearable art.
The cheekbone goddess slays again! British actress and cheekbone goddess Michaela Coel made a stylish appearance at Marvel Studios’ Live-Action …
Charm La’Donna’s name begs good style to match and the talented choreographer and celebrity creative director lives up to the hype. Charm combined …
We’ve been seeing braided styles and twists on the red carpet more and more over the past years. Whether it’s Issa Rae giving us a sculpted braided updo or Amandla Stenberg playing with braids and color, we love the looks we see on Black Hollywood when it comes time to walk the red carpet! Check out our top 21 favorite photos of Black celebrity women rocking braids and twists on the red carpet. Get ready to be inspired for your next style!
While box braids have a history spanning decades, it was the year 1993 that saw this braided style catapult into the mainstream spotlight, and we have "Poetic Justice" to thank for it. Learn more about the intriguing journey of how box braids became a trend that year and the years to follow.
Venus Williams gave us a nostalgic moment while attending a press conference for the King Richard movie. She showed up to the event paying homage to her and her sister’s (Serena Williams) iconic hairstyle, braids adorned with beads, that distinctly spoke to their roots and separated them from any other pro tennis players out at that time.
