Box braids is the classic style that’s a must-have all-year-round but particularly, during the summer. That’s why, every year around this time our Instagram feeds begin to fill with countless celebs showing off the look, piquing our interests and dishing out loads on inspo that we can take to our stylists or even try on ourselves.
Ease aside, what’s the best about box braid styles is the versatility. Depending on the size, the look can be moved and styled in every way possible, allowing for manipulation into even the sleekest of hairstyles without all the stress or hair damage.
How To Find Your Exact Curl Type, According To Hairstylists
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Curls aren’t a one-type-fits-all. In reality, they are intricate and can t fit into one broad category of curls, just because you have curly hair. Categorizing your curl type is quite the mission, and most of the time, finding a starting point is overwhelming. Rather than defining your curl type vaguely, we asked two experts to guide us on curl types from 2a to 4c curls, so you no longer have to take a guess.
Why is it important to become familiar with your curl pattern? “Getting to know your hair and identifying the textures you have is important to help you understand how to care for it, how to go about styling it, and how to best look after it,” says
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I can’t stress this enough: Every texture of natural hair is beautiful iconic, actually! Whether we choose to freely wear our Afros and voluminous curls in all of their glory, switch up our look with a sleek blowout and silk press, or give our strands a rest by wearing protective styles like braids, twists, and hair extensions, the freedom and versatility that our coils embody is truly powerful.
Unfortunately, natural hair hasn’t always been accepted and offered a seat at the table with mainstream hair care brands. Once upon a time, looking for products that truly nourished curly and kinkier hair types was akin to searching for a needle in a haystack borderline impossible.