Tag: braids

Jumbo Box Braids (IG: Shyinstar) Simply put, box braids are single braids that are made longer with extensions. They can be slim or thick, short or waist-length, naturally-colored or an array of eye-catching colors--they are one of the most versatile styles there is. This look, in particular, is a jumbo braid style that...

Ya'll this story is just downright despicable and there are too many of them. Read below where the parents of a 3-year-old girl are demanding answers after they say a chunk of their daughter’s hair was ripped out around nap time at a suburban daycare. Yes you read right! Nap...

Let me be clear pink braids or just pink in general isn't for everybody but if you aren’t afraid to rock a bold color and you like pink, this post will be right up your alley. Women have been rocking multicolored braids forever and if you have been checking out...

Protective and low manipulation styling is one of the major keys for healthy natural hair. We have all types of styles and methods we utilize daily that work wonders, but sometimes they fall short. Why? Our way of going about it isn't quite right. Here are 4 common protective styles...

Coco Austin recently did some braids in her hair and she called them "Da coco swoop" and even though she was happy about them, social media was not so kind and called her out for appropriating black culture. The reality star decided to give her opinion on the whole thing,...

Alicia Keys debuted some rainbow/orangy colored unicorn braids on the gram this afternoon and honestly, she isn't the only one. I have been noticing multi-colored #unicornbraids every where because they are fun and perfect for the Summer! Here are 8 women rocking colored braids this season, starting with Alicia Keys: @mariette_immaculate @magavilas The...

Fulani inspired braid styles have been killing the game this Summer and while the adults have been enjoying them, I have been loving the little girls who have been rocking the styles as well. I think these braids are perfect for kids because not only do they love beads and...

I was scrolling on Instagram and noticed the above picture posted by @beautycanbraid of an alleged conversation between a braider and a potential client. the quote as you can see was over $1000 dollars and then I looked at the picture of the braids and knew that was a...

We ran a post on Mr Cottontop about ATL stylist Lei Yohn or @the_hairchanic on Instagram and even though we focused more on the styles for the guys with that audience, there is no doubt Lei Yohn kills it with the girls too. Check out 5 dope braid ups he...

Today I had a question from one of you about braid sprays for box braids and I thought why not use the opportunity to share some recipes since I have not done anything like this on the blog. If you choose to protective style with box braids or any style...

If you have been following me for awhile then you know that some of my dopest content involves looking at different women doing a similar style all in one video or on one post. With that said here are 4 women who have done feed in braids that I...

Stylist - @mslafitness A video posted by Braids By LA (@mslafitness) on Nov 22, 2016 at 4:40pm PST