A 2001 portrait of Alicia Keys. Alicia Keys took the Fulani braid—a style featuring cornrows in the front with box braids in the back—and made them her own. The intricate, often beaded plaits ...

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Braided hairstyles have long been woven into our beauty history—from cornrows to Fulani braids. Beyond their practicality, braids offer endless room for creativity, especially when you want to refresh ...