Call me biased—do it, DO IT—but I personally think that 3a hair is one of the most versatile of the curl types. (...I should also state that I have a mix of 3a hair, so I genuinely am biased.) Still, ...

There are protective styles, and then there's the protective style: box braids. The two are basically synonymous at this point, as box braids are not only protective but also incredibly convenient and ...