Alicia Keys took the Fulani braid—a ... curved cornrow and knotless ends. The braids themselves begin with a medium cornrow with a distinct “swirl” that’s reminiscent of a geometric pattern, before ...

This gorgeous cornrow style features a mix of swirled and zig-zag parts that continue to the base of her head before giving way to large box braids. While this style leaves the ends in carefree ...

In times when Black identity was mocked or forced into assimilation, braids became a subtle but powerful way to reclaim self-worth and origin. Box braids, bantu knots and Ghana braids were worn ...