White Women’s Admiration for Boho Braids. A viral video features a white woman who begins by expressing her love for Black women and goes on to describe her obsession with bohemian braids.

While unveiling her official White House portrait on Wednesday, Michelle Obama also received recognition for her hairstyle which holds significant meaning to the Black community in the U.S.

From floor-length ombre braids to technicolored-yarn locs, flamboyant protective hairstyles are having a moment in 2018. Cornrows, the most classic braid of them all, have even been turned up a notch.

“Michelle Obama is at the White House for her portrait unveiling, and her hair is in box braids,” another user remarked. “You have no idea what seeing that means for Black women. Little ...