While braided hairstyles, like goddess braids and box braids, soar in popularity over the summer, they're actually the perfect style for any time of the year—including winter hairstyles. While they might take hours in a salon chair to complete (thank you hairstylists), they can last for several weeks. Knotless braids are an especially great protective style because they create less tension on the scalp and can, therefore, cause less damage or breakage.
"Knotless braids are a stylish and innovative type of braid that is created without the traditional knot at the base and are typically done using natural hair or extensions, which can vary in length, size, and style," says Kim Kimble, celebrity hairstylist and creator of Kim Kimble Hair Collection by HairUWear. But knotless braids offer more than just function; they're a way to express your creative streak by experimenting with a new hair color, length or even cut.
