The actor debuted the new protective style in a video to promoteNational Voter Registration Week.
The video features Washington with her stunning braids and also features an appearance by herScandalcostar Tony Goldwyn.
The fresh braids are adorned with gold cuffs and mocha-colored beads throughout the ends and in the bangs.
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Speaking of her fringe, the braids at the front of her head end right at her eye line.
Though box braids are a popular protective style, we like the detail these bangs and decorations add.