“Boxer braids”? Girl, bye.

Mainstream media often relies on black culture for fashion and beauty inspiration. Hairstyles that have been a part of Africa and black America for hundreds of years become "new trends" each season.

Fa real tho, Valentino?

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So if you've ever found yourself tweeting anything like "OMG! Bo Derek braids are BACK!" this quick, enlightening guide on the black hairstyles white media got all the way wrong is for you.

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Say hello to cornrows!

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Yep, cornrows. Not "boxer braids" — a fun new hairdo Kim K. "made popular."

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