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Skip navigation!ADVERTISEMENTStory from BeautyCornrows, Braids, Twists, Oh My: How To Spot The Difference In Braiding StylesKhalea UnderwoodLast Updated August 24, 2019, 7:35 PM ADVERTISEMENTSee All SlidesBegin SlideshowPhoto: Getty Images."Boxer braids." "Bobby-pin headbands." "Inside-out plaits." Those are just a few of the phrases people have used to describe what are really cornrows, Doobie wraps, and Dutch braids. No big deal? Well, actually that mislabeling is exactly where cultural appropriation happens. It's not just about taking from other cultures, but taking without giving credit.While there are many people who blatantly rip off Black hairstyles, I recognize that others are simply uneducated about them. And with more braided hairstyles flooding our feeds than ever, confusion is something that's bound to happen. "Braiding and twisting requires the same manipulation," Devri Velázquez, an editor at Naturally Curly, tells Refinery29. "We are intertwining and weaving hair. They're closely-knit together as far as definitions go, but with the proper amount of education and research beforehand, it eliminates the potential for the stylist and client [to misidentify them]."So, to help clear things up, Velázquez and I are breaking down the exact differences between cornrows, French braids, and other commonly confused plaits, ahead.Begin Slideshow ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENT Beauty15 Dreamy Hair Color Trends Everyone Will Be Asking For This WinterWinter is usually a time for hunkering down and doing the least, but not for the hair colorists of the world, who have clearly been busy dreaming up all maby Jacqueline KilikitaBeauty17 Revamped Haircut Trends Set To Define The New Year, According ...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. This year hasn’t exactly by Jacqueline KilikitaHairI Got A Korean Digital Perm — & It’s My Most Complimented H...I’ve wanted a perm for years now, but with the amount of damage my hair went through with multiple bleaching sessions (I had a pastel pink phase), I by Rachel ChoyBeauty12 Fresh Bob Haircut Trends You’re Going To See Everywhere In 2026When it comes to haircut trends, the choice is overwhelming, but if we had to crown one cut as the current style du jour, it would be the bob. Its veby Jacqueline KilikitaThe Art Of Giving21 Haircare Gifts For The Hair-Obsessed Person In Your Lifeby Jacqueline KilikitaBeautyWhy Your Hair Looks Oily Right After You Wash It (& What To Do Ab...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Few things get under my skiby Jacqueline KilikitaBeautyI Got A “J-Shape” Haircut — & I Think I’ve Found My Forever...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Last year, I decided I’d by Jacqueline KilikitaBeautyHairline Microblading Is The K-Beauty Fix Against Thinning HairWhen it comes to beauty, Korea is in a league of its own. Glass skin wasn’t created by accident; it’s all about careful, consistent care. But this metiby Jacqueline KilikitaUnbotheredThis Braiding Salon Is Setting A New Standard For Black Haircare ...By the time Diessou Kante opened JolieDen’s Beauty Bar in 2018, she already knew what she didn’t want. She’d spent years watching her mother braid haby Mariah TowlesStreet StyleThe Best Haircut Trends From Paris Fashion Week Street Styleby Rachel ChoyHairI Tried A Dry Hair Mask — & The Results Seriously Impressed MeAll linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. I’ll be honest: IRby Karina HoshikawaBeautyThe Best Haircut Trends From New York Fashion Week Street Styleby Karina HoshikawaADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENT