While braids have long been a staple of Black culture and fashion, some styles have achieved a higher status than others.

If there's one hairstyle I love, it's a braid. Whether it's a simple hairstyle like a braided ponytail or long, dramatic knotless box braids, the look is versatile, timeless, and undeniably chic.

I’m a huuuge fan of really pretty braids (like, take-a-billion-selfies-and-spam-your-IG-followers pretty) that don’t require you to sit in a chair for nine hours. That’s why I’m so excited about this ...