1. Versatile Box Braids
It’s truly amazing how many different styles you can come up with when you sport box braids. Heading out with friends? Go for a twisted box braids style swept onto one side. Wanna look cute for a date? Then tie your braids up in an adorable bow! For a chill day at work, try out a cool half-up doughnut bun style with your braids.
2. Box Braids Ponytail
Our favourite (and most underrated) Disney star Monique Coleman is slaying it with her box braids ponytail. Paired with a gorgeous bodycon dress and gold hoop earrings, she is rocking that classic ponytail style like nobody’s business.
3. Simple Half Updo
Trust Jhene Aiko to turn up in the simplest of styles and still look like a total queen. She has styled her super long and jet black box braids in a simple side-parted half updo and swept all her braids over one shoulder to create this elegant yet chic hair look.
4. Super Long And Center Parted Box Braids
Zoe Kravitz looks like a modern reimagination of a Greek goddess (Aphrodite, maybe?) with her super long box braids style. Her thin box braids flow down to her waist and are always parted down the middle to create her signature style. Makes sense that she would always sport this look as it can be dressed up and dressed down, according to the occasion.
5. Center Parted Half Updo
When it comes to boxing braids, there are a ton of ways that you can experiment with their styling. One way to do so is to play around with their size and thickness. Xosha Roquemore, for instance, has gone for some thin micro-box braids that look oh-so-cute. She then parted them down the centre and pinned them up in a half-up style to make for a simple and demure hair look.
7. Fiery Red Box Braids
Set your style game on fire with these flaming red box braids look. The popping red shade of this style is bound to grab everyone’s attention and get you on top of the fashion game. Tie your braids up in a half bun and, if you’re feeling a little too daring, colour your eyebrows in the same fiery shade to take your style statement to a whole new level.
8. Caramel Box Braids
Give your hair a caramelized twist with these gorgeous box braids that teeter the line between blonde and brown. The rich brown shade of the extensions gives a sunkissed effect to this whole look. Simply part the braids on one side and go for super dramatic eye makeup to complement this hair look.
9. Ruby Red Box Braids
Wanna glitter and shine like a bright ruby? Then try out this gorgeous long box braids look for size. These red-toned box braids are quite elegant while still being brilliantly eye-catching. Pair this look with some nude makeup and a neutral-toned outfit to keep all the focus on the beautiful box braids.
10. One SUndercut Box Braids
Why follow just one hairstyle trend when you can follow two at the same time? You heard that right! Check out this badass hair look that has a shaved undercut on one side and box braids on the top and the other side of her head. No one will question your straight-edge nature after you sport this look.
11. Flower Crown Box Braids
Bored of your simple box braids but are too lazy to remove them right now? Well, fancy them up and infuse new life into them with the help of a gorgeous flower crown. Not only will you have refreshed your drab old box braids, but also look like a flower princess.
12. Patterned Box Braids Bun
Just because they are called ‘box braids’ doesn’t mean that you have to follow a box pattern when partitioning your hair to box-braid it. As pictured above, you can follow a diamond pattern (or any pattern really) to add a funky twist to your look. What’s more? You can tie your hair into a high bun to show off your cool patterned scalp to the world!
13. Carnival Box Braids
What comes to your mind when you think of going to a carnival? For me, it has to be the copious amounts of cotton candy and orange soda that I get to consume while there. And those are exactly the two things that this box braids style reminds me of. The quirk level of this style has been notched up with the help of a rolled-up half bun and the white flowers added to its crown.
14. Pink Ponytails Box Braids
Let out your inner Harley Quinn with this insanely cool box braids hairstyle. This hair look is the perfect combination of cutesy and crazy with its bubblegum pink braids tied up in two ponytails on either side of the head. Pair it with a quirky patterned outfit and head out for a fun day at a music festival.
15. Magenta Ombre Box Braids
Add a touch of glamour to your everyday hair look with some ombre locks. These box braids are unique in their colour scheme as they start black on the top and slowly transition into vibrant magenta. With bright pink lipstick to match your braids, there will be no stopping you from absolutely killing it.
16. Silver Box Braids
Metallic shades are all the trend this season. From lipsticks to handbags, no fashion product has been left untouched by shades of gold, silver, and bronze. So, of course, they made their way into the world of hairstyling as well! These silver box braids look super futuristic, and when tied up in double buns, you will look nothing less than a space warrior.
17. Violet Box Braids Long Bob
Go crazy with violet with this box braids style that is simply wow! A long bob style (achieved by using shorter extensions) will go beautifully with the purple shade. Just tie a long scarf in a contrasting shade around your head to complete your boho-chic look.
18. Spaced Out Box Braids
You don’t always have to go for the same box braids style to get the look of natural hair. Here’s an interesting way to style them. Instead of placing the box braids super close together, space them out and use thicker extensions to create this edgy look.
19. Mermaid Box Braids
If you want to look like a true blue mermaid, here’s a box braids look that you need to try out. These gorgeous dusty purple box braids fade into a pastel blue to create a fascinating look. Pin up the braids on the sides and put on a shimmery outfit to complete your mermaid look.
20. Ginger And White Box Braids
Now here’s a box braids style that will make all your anime dreams come true. Yes, it makes use of ginger red and white box braids that are super cool and all. But the highlight of this look is the two flat half-buns sitting on either side of her head, making her look like she has just stepped right out of an anime.
21. Box Braids Crown Bun
Don’t let anyone ever tell you that you’re anything less than a fierce African queen. And show everyone just that with the help of this deep brown box braids look. The box braids have been wrapped in an elaborate and big bun at the top of her head and left super long and loose at the back to create this out-of-the-world look.
22. Turban Box Braids
Go for a mysterious desert princess vibe with this interesting styling of box braids. The super thin chocolate-coloured braids have been accented with some sparkly beads. The multi-coloured turban that she has wrapped on top of her head pulls the whole look together.
23. Lime Green Box Braids
Is there any colour more refreshing than bright green? I don’t think so. So what better way to brighten up your look than these incredible lime green box braids? These super fine and long box braids are bound to make you look like a neon queen.
24. Undercut Half-Up Box Braids
Now here’s a way that you can rock that biker chick look. And a bonus to this look is that you will need half as many extensions as you would need to box-braid your full head. All you need to do is shave off the hair on either side of your head to create an undercut. Then, the box braids your hair at the top and back of your head. Easy peasy.
25. Dual Pastel Box Braids
If you are a flower child at heart and want your hair to reflect the same, boy, have we got a hairstyle just for you. To get this whimsical and cute style, all you need to do is box-braid some cool blue extensions on one side of your head and pastel pink ones on the other. Tie them up in pigtails and go out in your most colourful clothes to look like the epitome of fun.
26. Box Braids Bantu Knots
Why go for just one protective style when you can go for two? You heard that right! Now you don’t need to worry about choosing between box braids and Bantu knots because you can get both. Just roll and pin up the extensions at the front of your head into Bantu knots to make them look like a crown. Throw in some blue braids along with your jet-black ones to highlight the knots.
27. Ultra White Braided Box Braids
Look like a badass from one of those Fast and Furious movies who always seem ready to jump on a bike and go fight someone with this box braids look. The ultra-white box braids have been tied up in a thick braid that looks insanely cool. Just perfect your Resting Bitch Face and you’ll be good to go.
28. Blonde Ring Box Braids
I had to remind myself to take some deep breaths after looking at this hairstyle because it took my breath away. I mean, LOOK AT IT! These blonde box braids may have been simple by themselves. But after accessorizing with a crap load of silver rings, they are enough to bring anyone to their knees.
29. Gold Highlighted Box Braids
If you like to keep things subtle when it comes to your hair but still want to add a pop of colour, check out this awesome look. While box braiding, this gorgeous lady has used one gold-coloured extension with two black ones to create this highlighted effect. So simple, yet so effective.
30. Sunshine Yellow Box Braids
Ahh, yellow. The colorcolouroy and happiness. And what better way to spread sunshine in everyone’s life than with sun sunshine-yellow? Get these vibrant yellow box braids and tie them up in two funky buns to spread the cheer all around!