Peekaboo braids are a protective braided hairstyle defined by colored hair under the top layer of strands. To achieve this look, most black women contrast their natural hair color against brightly colored braids such as blue, pink and red.  Put differently, a traditional braided hairstyle–say, box braids–is paired with an unexpected touch of color and …

The barbie ponytail is a protective hairstyle characterized by a high ponytail, flipped ends, and a hair swoop across the forehead.  After gathering dust on the shelves for quite a while, the iconic barbie ponytail is back with a bang. And it’s all thanks to the new Barbie film–starring Margot Robbie and directed by Greta …

“What am I going to do with my hair?” If you are a naturalista, chances are you’ve exclaimed this question out loud to your mirror, comb, or shower drain on countless occasions. During summer, especially, it’s hard not to lose patience over the state of your hair. Pool parties? Beach trips? Those sadly take a …

Lemonade braids are neat, close, even cornrows that are created from left to right and belong under the umbrella of protective braided hairstyles.  True to your guess, lemonade braids owe their name to Beyonce’s blockbuster 2016 album Lemonade. In its visuals, she’s frequently seen rocking side braids–the very crux of this hairstyle–or what some now …

Alicia Keys braids are freestyle feed-in curved cornrows done using the stitch method. Alicia Keys braids are inspired by and named after singer/songwriter Alicia Keys whose signature hairstyle is straight back cornrows or Fulani braids (half cornrows half knotless braids) often accessorised with beads. Alicia Keys has been spotted rocking freestyle stitch braids dating back …