Braids have long been a stylistic staple in the Black community, admired for their practicality, beauty and adaptability.

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I love braids — they’re elegant, they disguise dirty hair, and when done well, they keep your hair put for hours. I like them so much, I put my hair in the same French braid almost every day. But the ...