Are braids out of style??

This question has been asked in hair forums all around the web.  I have heard that it depends on the type of braids.  Some people will wear micro braids, but would shutter at the sight of box braids.  In my opinion, for some black women, braids are a tradition that was passed along over the ocean with many of our ancestors who arrived here on slave ships.  Braids are timeless and will never be considered out of style.  As a matter of fact, I am going to put in some box braids this week.

 I am no braider, however, I love doing my box braids. Despite the fact that they may look about three weeks old the first day I do them, the bonus of doing them myself is that I can make them as loose as I want so there is no breakage.  After they are finished, I am relieved to know that I don’t have to freak out every day about what I am going to do with my hair. 

So what are the best reasons to keep the tradition of braids going?

Low maintenance:  First, it is a very low manipulation style or protective style.  As long as you take care of your hair while it is in the braids, your hair should flourish while you are wearing them.

Versatility: If you are wearing single braids, you have so many styling options.  You can wear them up or down, you can create an elegant up-do for events, you can put them in a simple pony when your exercising, and that is just a few.  With corn rolls, you can play with the braiding pattern to make unique styles and looks.

Time:  Besides the time that you cut out having to style and care for  your own hair every day, you also don’t have to worry about going to a salon for a while, depending on how long you like to leave them in.  When I wear my braids, I can go up to about two months but I will talk more about how I take care of my braids in a later blog.

Beautiful!:  Last but most importantly they are a beautiful hairstyle (if done right of course) You have to know what type of braids you can pull off.  I do not look cute with cornrolls because I have a big head Lol. So you really have to see what type of braids you’re comfortable with and that you feel flatter you the most.

Still need more convincing?

For those of you who live for the fabulous diva Beyonce, she was seen a few weeks ago rocking box braids.  To see her gorgeous braids click here:http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/heard/beyonc%C3%A9-newest-look-long-box-braids-204223643.html

Keep an eye out for my box braids, should be posted in a few days.