I’m a huuuge fan of really pretty braids (like, take-a-billion-selfies-and-spam-your-IG-followers pretty) that don’t require you to sit in a chair for nine hours. That’s why I’m so excited about this ...

Want those straight-back stitch braids on point? This step-by-step guide breaks down everything you need to know to achieve the perfect look with flawless proportions and technique every time.

Okay, don’t get me wrong: I love the look of box braids as much as the next girl—but I do have a couple of gripes. First of all, box braids can take forever (up to 10 hours, to be exact), and no ...