The long box braids trend is on fire right now and we totally get it! These lengthy thick plaits are not only super versatile but they often create a very fashion-forward, exotic appeal to the wearer.

Protective hairstyles are a great way to keep natural hair healthy and provide you with so many options to change up your look. Box braids are a classic go-to — there are endless ways to style them.

While box braids are in no way a new trend — women of colour have been wearing them for a long time — there's been something of a revival lately. Everyone from the Knowles sisters to Zoë Kravitz and ...