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Best Box Braids Hairstyles

1. The Half Up, The Half Down.

Wearing braids gives you versatility. The half up highlights your gorgeous face, and the half down gives you the length you desire.

2. The High Bun

The high bun gives you a sleek and sophisticated look while still wearing braids. 

3. The low bun gives you a refined look, with classic detailing.

4. Over the Shoulder

The over the shoulder look gives you a little bit of glamour and your desired length

5. The Ponytail

Pull it all to the back for a casual or elegant look, it depends on you.

Waist Length Box Braids Are The Thing... Perfect Low Maintenance Style For The Summer #Braids

The jumbo braid style is a versatile, protective style that adds a glamorous, yet at the same time natural look. Its perfect for the summer time. Channel your inner Goddess with this look.

Text Me at 704 743 7534, if you are in Charlotte, North Carolina, Gastonia, Kings Mountain, or Rock Hill, SC... and you love the waist length braids on these gorgeous ladies and I can give you this look for just $50.00

Colorful Box Braids - Perfect Spring Trend

I have been seeing tons of confident beauties rocking the colorful box braid trend. It is gorgeous and not for the faint at heart. If you want to amp up your look with this awesome twist on box braids, feel free to text me 443 784 1440.

How Should I Style My Box Braids #BoxBraids #DMV #Braids #JumboBraids

How Can You Style Box Braids?

1. Buns. This is probably the most popular way to style your box braids into a chic updo. The major advantage of buns is their variability. High buns can be bulky or more compact, loose or tight, simple or with elements of braiding.
2. Ponytails. Make a high ponytail, wrap it with a beautiful silken scarf or attach a hair flower, and you already look awesome.
3. Twists. They are an additional element that you can introduce into your creative hairstyles. You can twist your ponytail or front section off your forehead, for instance.
4. Braids. Asymmetric braids from box braids, wrapping either side of your forehead are a brilliant idea. See how impressively it’s going to look in the following photos. (Visit therighthairstyle.com for more information on hairstyles)

Awesome & Chic Box Braids Hairstyles To Do Yourself

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  #1: Side-Swept Pony With A Chess Desk Wrap

  Gathering your pretty box braids into a pony is one of the easiest and convenient hairstyles, but you can make it pretty special as well. Aisha uses a section with chess-desk-like braiding to wrap her side pony, and we see how really fancy this style looks.
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  #2: A Couple Of Buns

  Since all the box braids gathered together may look quite bulky, there’s a sense in separating them between two sections which you can further transform into cute smaller buns. An updo is also a good chance to show off your favorite earrings.
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  #3: Fishtailed Updo

  Box braids will make your dream of a chunky braid come true in no time. An updo from a fishtail is a brilliant idea for box braids. Braid your fishtail upside down and wrap it asymmetrically like Aisha did for her elegant updo.

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  #4: Braided Bun

  A tight braided bun from box braids, sitting high on your crown is a simple hairstyle from box braids you will do in a matter of minutes. It’s performed on the basis of high pony, braided and wrapped around.
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  #5: Pompadour From Box Braids

  This half up half down style with pompadour volume above the forehead is a cool and fresh idea for box braids. Looks fancy and unhackneyed! I love it.
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  #6: Twist & Pony

  Aisha has made a headband twist for some lift on top that always moves any hairstyle into the elegant category. Her neither high nor low pony is a suitable outcome for this chic braided story.

Box Braids 101: Everything You Needed to Know About BOX BRAIDS

Its all about how you get them done and how you take care of them. It’s best to get them done professionally so that they look beautiful and are done right. Also the hair dresser should help you on making your decision(not just take your money). You gotta pick the style that works for you(for example I don’t recommend very large, waist length or longer if you have thin hair)

Pros are of course protecting your natural hair and allowing it to grow(it depends on your hair, the longest new growth I’ve had was 2inches). Box braids(and other African hair braiding styles) are another field of creativity for natural hair.

Cons are breakage. Again this depends on your hair. Don’t keep your braids in for too long. They last about 4 months on me without any damage but I’ve heard of someone experiencing problems after only 2 months. I don’t recommend you keep them in for longer than 3 months(just to be safe).

Talk to your hairdresser, friends who know about braids, and beauty/hair supply stores in your area. & take care of your hair. Good Luck :)

What hair to use? 100% Kanekalon Jumbo braid is what I always recommend. But you can also use human hair. Both come in a variety of textures. If you are allergic to hair used for brraiding, it could be the chemicals in the hair The best thing to do is to soak the hair in vinegar and water for 15-30 minutes to rid of the alkaline base. It helps a lot. For Marley twists/braids the hair is “Marley Braid hair, it looks natural; you can also use afro kinky hair which is a little less kinky than marley braid hair. 

I do not know any brands though. Check http://www.clairhair.com for more options. 

How long should I keep my braids in? No longer than 3 months

What happens if you keep braid in too long? 
Your natural hair(new growth) gets twisted and starts to lock on its own. Also it cause a lot of breakage and you end up loosing hair.

What to do to the ends of my braids? There are many options.

• You can braid the hair to the very end and burn the ends.
• You can glue or tie a knot where you finish braiding. and leave the ends out
• Or what seems to be the most popular (&what I do) is to dip the ends in boiling hot water. You could put them in curlers or leave them straight.

 How much hair do I need for the super long thick waist length Janet Jackson/Poetic Justice/Solange inspired/Patra braids? At least TEN packs & do not cut the hair in half


 What styles to do with my hair?/ How do I do one of those buns? I will automatically direct you to click our “Videos” tab http://iloveboxbraids.tumblr.com/tagged/video Most of the videos I’ve posted are tutorials of different styles as well as helpful tips. Click HERE for photos of different buns. Also Click HERE to see styles I’ve posted using head-wraps/scarves


 Do you know any good places in (your city here) to get braids? Yes I live in the DMV area and I braid, Black Beauty DMV is an inexpensive way to rock the trend.


 What are good prices for braids? It all depends on where you go. If you want long Janet Jackson braids they’ll probably cost $150+ Most places. I offer an alternative to that for just $50.


 How do I take care of my hair? I always say Oil your scalp daily and wrap your hair every night. When your edges/new growth start to grow in brush them up each morning. Also use hairspray. I recommend olive oil, castor oil, or even canola oil. Also use a silk scarf/head wrap when you wrap your hair. Cotton bandannas adsorb the moisture and dry out your hair. Also wear a shower cap in the shower. again, check our videos tab :).

Pictures of my work are above. I will accomplish this style for just $50. If you are in the DMV area text me today at 301 909 8593.