Protective hairstyles are a great way to keep natural hair healthy and provide you with so many options to change up your look. Box braids are a classic go-to — there are endless ways to style them.

When someone with sharp-looking box braids walks into a room, it’s hard to not stop and admire the endlessly cool hairstyle. While it’s a classic, braided extensions can be tough to master on your own ...

2. Use the crochet method to feed in the faux locs. Start by parting a small, square section of your hair, and then create a small braid. Next, use a latch hook—you need one for the crochet method—to ...

I have commitment issues...at least when it comes to my hair. I’m always switching up my style—seriously, I can go from straight-backs to a bob to waist-length long hair in the span of two weeks. But ...