In today`s post, we are answering one of the most frequently asked questions "Can my hair be braided?" The answer is short and to the point. Please remember to like, share and subscribe to the channel. https://youtu.be/ouEfHO5wa_U ..read more

Happy New Year! I am completely excited to kick off 2022 with something new. If you ask me it's long overdue. In 2021, I had to make some hard decisions with regard to The Braid Box and how I spend my time. After many sleepless nights and many discussions with friends and family, I decided a YouTube channel for The Braid Box would be a productive way to spend some of my time. Watch the video below to hear what exactly you can expect on the channel. Please Like share and subscribe to the channel. I record and edit all the content on my own so the videos are a work in progress. https://youtu.be ..read more

Recently I had a chat with a friend who told me that she had ordered a hair product online and after two weeks she still hadn't received it– that's not normal in today's world, right? Online deliveries are usually arriving on the next day or the latest in 3 days. Another friend sent me a picture and her whole face was covered in orange hair dye. Her husband was tasked to dye her hair since all salons were closed. Despite clear instructions he managed to paint her whole face orange. I had a good laugh but the reality of the situation is the pandemic has caused us to take drastic measures– like ..read more

Hi there! I trust that you have been keeping safe. I am curious to know how the month of March has been going for you, but I am scared of the answers I might get, but you know what? I'm still going to ask because it is not the end of the world. I am sure many of you are still plunging ahead and getting stuff done. While you do that though, remember to keep social distance, stay at home, if you can and please please remember your hair! While many are still going out because they have got to or need to, many are working from home while the children are also at home. It is a time where we can eas ..read more

Books we think you may find useful: The Science of Black Hair, Afro and Mixed Race Children's Hair Happy New Year, guys! I can not believe it is 2020 a new year. As we embrace the new year, I also want to introduce you to the new blog. My husband has convinced me to share more than hair care tips and tricks. His suggestion is to share the experiences of operating the hair business. The ins and outs, as much as possible. Therefore with a monthly blog post, I will be updating you on the previous month’s activities, achievement, weak points, and failure. So, with that said, let us jump right int ..read more

A few weeks back, I was interviewed by the lovely Rossana Ammann for the SINGA Factory blog. The SINGA Factory is a program that supports entrepreneurs from refugee and migrant backgrounds who want to start a business in Switzerland. During the program we had the opportunity to network with well connected people and access their skills and expertises that are so important when starting a business. Before I started the SINGA Factory program, I wasn't sure for whom I was creating this amazing service. Six months down the road, it is much clearer. I invite you to click the link below or simply sc ..read more

Hair braiding is hands down the best thing since sliced bread, but just as how sliced bread can be dangerous to our health if it is eaten excessively, so can braids to our hair, if it is not done or cared for properly. Here are some tips that I believe should be concerned before getting braids. Think about the state of your hair 1. Is it processed? (chemicals like relaxers or dye) Freshly relaxed hair should not be braided. Give it 2 to 3 weeks before wearing a protective style. 2. Is it healthy or has it been breaking? If your edges are breaking, then please avoid feeding braids. You can do b ..read more