Box braids can take you anywhere

LES MARJAN
4 min readSep 2, 2021

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Beautiful Box braids look

Box braids come in different lengths. You can choose from long, short, or medium lengths. Long box braids offer a dramatic and beautiful look but aren’t practical in everyday life unless tied.

Short braids are often styled in a bob or a little bit longer than that. Short box braids offer tons of styling options and are a classic.

Medium box braids are surprisingly not very common-although they should be! Many women choose either long or short box braids. Medium length box braids are the best of both worlds and are relatively easy to maintain.

Colors

There are so many colors for box braids. You have hundreds of colors to choose from, and you don’t even have to dye your natural hair. This protective hairstyle is installed with extensions.

Big ‘Beyoncé’ Bun

The Beyonce braided bun hairstyle is one to die for!

Remember a few years ago; queen Bee wore her beautiful waist-length box braid in a bun after giving birth? That hairstyle is known as the big Beyonce bun. Soon after, many women wore their box braids in a bun. Tie your braids into a ponytail and divide it into two sections. Plait the sections and wrap them around the base of your ponytail. Use bobby pins to secure the look. This method offers a neat and voluminous look. There is a different way to achieve this look without braiding your hair. Tie your box braids into a ponytail with a scrunchie or a bandana. After that, use the loose ends and create the Beyonce bun.

This is a great hairstyle that you can wear with formal and casual outfits.

This is a trendy hairstyle that elevates your box braids. It also makes you look edgy and youthful.

“The Maze” Style

Try this stunning up-do take on your long box braids

This stunning maze hairstyle is the perfect look for you if you already have box braids. Achieve this elegant hairstyle by twist braids in one direction. Tuck the braid box braids under and secure the look with bobby pins. Another way to create this hairstyle is by using a stretchable headband. This keeps your braids intact and doesn’t pull on your locks. This hairstyle will look great if your box braids are shoulder-length as it won’t weigh you down. The longer the braid, the heavier it will be.

The maze hairstyle is the perfect choice whether you are heading out for drinks or going to work.

Once you have secured the look, you can rest easy because this hairstyle will stay intact throughout the day or night.

Although this hairstyle is elegant on its own, you can always add vibrant-colored accessories.

Go the extra mile and add colors to your box braids while you get them installed with colored extensions.

When it comes to clothes, you can wear anything because the maze hairstyle looks great on any outfit. Go from chic to edgy with this gorgeous hairstyle.

High Bun with Side Bang

A beautiful high bun with side bangs

Take your loose box braids and create a stunning high bun with side bangs. Since your hair is braided away from the roots, you can achieve this marvelous hairstyle in no time. This hairstyle is elegant and makes you look youthful.

Don’t worry; you won’t have to cut your luscious braids to create bangs. Create a deep side part with a handful of braids, use bobby pins, and secure the section behind your ear. Gather and tie your hair into a high ponytail. The deep parted side bangs will frame your beautiful face. Make your bun look fuller by stacking the bun upwards. To secure your thick high bun, use a crochet hair tie that matches your braid. Use edge control cream and slay the look.

You can achieve this beautiful box braids hairstyle with any length. Pair this chic hairstyle with bomb makeup, hoop earrings, and a casual full sleeve dress. Try this high bun with side bangs hairstyle and watch jaws drop around you!

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