Box braids are a timeless staple in the arsenal ofBlack girl hairstyles.
While the hair look is mainly worn as a protective style, its appeal doesnt stop there.
Those sections are then joined with extensions and braided into box braids.
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Despite the name, box braids can also have triangle parts and can take on other geometric shapes.
Ahead, the freshest ways to wear box braids.
Boho Braids
Goddess braidsare one of the trendiest braided hairstyles right now and we can see why.
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Simply weaving loose tendrils of curly hair into box braids gives you a whole new, perfectly undone look.
Celebrities including Jordyn Woods, Ryan Destiny, andMichelle Obamahave all been seen rocking the style this year.
Content creatorsYolande MaconandCamri Hewiemanaged to do so with style.
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Bead It Up
This nostalgic hairstyle will bring a child-like joy back into box braids.
Play around with different-colored and -shaped beads to add a fun detail to your look.
You do, however, need to be an expert braider.
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Flip-over braids are the newest box braids style on the block and its as intricate as it looks.
Or follow Jackie Ainas lead and cover your whole head in braided bantu knots for a standout look.
Half Up Braids
Bored of your look?
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Leave a few tendrils sticking out for an even more effortless look.
The look snatches your cheekbones and shows off the intricate pattern of your braids.
verify to lay your edges to really pull the style together.
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Top Knot
When in doubt, knot it out or rather up.
Top knots are an elegant way to style your box braids.
The spiral pattern of the knot creates a pretty detail that complements any look.
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For this style, opt forhuman hair at the endsto avoid tangling.
BothZendayaand Jhene Aiko believe this philosophy; their knockout red carpet looks are all the proof we need.
This edgy look proves that box braids can be incorporated into just about any haircut you already have.
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Fishtail Braid
Mermaidcorewas a major trend in 2023 and nothing says siren beauty like a fishtail braid.
Storm Reid has perfected box braids fishtail.
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