The Trend Spotter: Pop Smoke braids are a fantastic protective style for natural hair, and there’s a good reason it has been rising in popularity in recent years. It was inspired by the late rapper Pop Smoke, hence the name, and has a very distinctive look that provides an opportunity to get creative with your hair. The beauty of this hairstyle is its versatility, and it can be worn by both men and women and suits different hair textures, lengths, and hair types.