Box braids are one of the most convenient protective styles out there and come in handy when you want to leave your natural hair alone for a few weeks. From jumbo box braids to small box braids, ...

Kara Jillian Brown is the beauty editor of InStyle. She began her career at Well+Good, where she spent five years evolving from editorial intern to news writer to beauty writer. She earned a ...

I've always been a sucker for a waist-length set of box braids, especially during the Summer months. When it comes to protective styles, they're one of the most popular and convenient, though I'll ...