In recent years, knotless braids have surged in popularity, offering a fresh, modern twist to traditional styles ... undone ...

Alicia Keys took the Fulani braid—a style featuring cornrows in the front with box braids in the back—and made them her own.

Best For: Medium to light skin tones (cool or warm ... They are ideal for everyday styles like box braids or twist-outs but can also work well with more intricate braids like goddess braids ...

Some prefer them to ever-popular box braids as a faster, lighter ... Rodriguez/Getty Images Kerry Washington’s medium-twists were accessorized with delicate gold charms and rings for The Hollywood ...