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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 BeautyI Thought Winter Hair Shedding Was A Myth — Until It Happened To MeAll linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Something’s been amiby Jacqueline KilikitaBeautyThe Best Haircut Trends From Copenhagen Fashion Week So Farby Jacqueline KilikitaBeauty15 Pixie Cuts That Will Inspire You To Go Shorter This YearIf 2025 was the year of the bob, then 2026 is the year that the pixie cut steals the spotlight back. Some might sby Jacqueline KilikitaHairI Thought Hair Growth Products Were A Scam — Until I Discovered T...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. As a beauty director, it’by Jacqueline KilikitaBeauty Studio6 Tips That Helped Me Grow Longer, Stronger Hair (& No Trims In-B...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. In April 2021, when most coby Jacqueline KilikitaBeauty12 Elevated Hair Color Trends To Inspire Your Next Salon Visit In...As you plan meticulously for the year ahead, spare a thought for the colorists of the world, who often have only “blonde” or “brunette” tby Jacqueline KilikitaBeautyThese Shoulder-Length Haircuts Are Anything But Boring, Say Top H...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. From the bob to the bixie, by Jacqueline KilikitaBeauty17 Revamped Haircut Trends Set To Define 2026, According To Top S...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Okay, we aren’t exactly lby Jacqueline KilikitaBeauty15 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 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 KilikitaADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENT