In fact, since knotless box braids exposes more natural hair at the root, they also tend to get frizzier faster, meaning they may not last as long as the traditional version. For those who spend a lot of their time swimming come summer, Oludele suggests considering knotted box braids. HowRead More →

The French Braid Technique A French braid might be the most commonly known plait other than a basic three-strand braid. A French braid basically adds one more step to the basic braid technique by starting up near the crown of your head as opposed to the nape of your neck.Read More →

Knotless braids have been around since the early 2000’s but after years of being on the fringe of hair braiding they’ve taken over. The term knotless references the knot used to start traditional box braids. Are knotless braids really knotless? That’s why the look is similar. However, as the nameRead More →

“Braiding the hair is a good, protective practice that can save your hair from any breakage as it strengthens the hair structurally. In fact, a loosely-tied braid can work alongside your body’s natural process to boost hair growth,” Shah explains. Do braids help hair grow? But unfortunately, braiding hair doesRead More →