Everyone likes box braids because they offer an excellent opportunity to extend one’s hair and wear versatile hairstyles which look exquisite yet are very simple to do. Box braids also protect your natural hair and offer the benefits of low maintenance. The only contraindication for box braids is weak brittle hair. But if you have none of such complaints, don’t even hesitate: box braids can be styled in a number of awesome ways. The most eye-catching photo proofs are below.
How Can You Style Box Braids?
- 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.
- Ponytails. Make a high ponytail, wrap it with a beautiful silken scarf or attach a hair flower, and you already look awesome.
- 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.
- 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.
70 Super Chic Box Braids Hairstyles To Do Yourself
#1: Half Updo With Bulky Victory Rolls
For a more eccentric look, these medium box braids have been turned into a quite funky ‘do. Starting with a half-up, half-down classic and splitting the top into two equal parts, you need to create two spiraled rolls right above your forehead.
#2: An Exquisite Braid In 4 Simple Steps
Simply divide your braids into 2 sections and braid one thick braid on one side, so that it rims your face. This is a wonderful hairstyle for you to make within minutes!
#3: Simple Box Braids Hairstyle with Bead Embellishments
We’re absolutely swooning over these braids accented with golden bead embellishments. They add a chic and personal finish to your hair. It’s really just another way to show off your style and get creative. Just think of all of the color you could add with beads of various shades!
#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.
#5: Chic Fishtail With Lovely Face-Framing
If you know how to create a fishtail braid, you can take your hairstyle to the new level. This braided style is sexy, playful and it’s easy to duplicate. Make sure to leave some face-framing to add more style points to your statement fishtail.
#6: Half-Up High Pony For Big Box Braids
Here’s another way to style your larger extensions without too much fuss. Start with a classic half-up look and then wrap some extra braids around the pony’s base to hide the elastic. It’s intricate and detailed without being too time-consuming.
#7: Chunky Half-Up Braided Pony
Gather a half of your braids back into a loose half-up ponytail and start braiding. It’ll create an easy, boho-inspired look without taking too much of your time in front of the mirror. This is also a great style to add embellishments to.
#8: Twisted Side Downdo
If you simply sweep your box braids to one shoulder, they are not going to keep in place, but with simple twists, you’ll get your braided mane more compliant and organized. Twists are good for added texture.
#9: Spiral Bun With Large Box Braids
Here we see thicker extensions creating a statement look. This spiral bun is daring and dramatic, perfect for a gal with a hipster vibe and passion for living on the fashion-forward edge.
#10: Chunky Side Fishtail
Asymmetric hairstyles are always fancier and more intriguing than their symmetric counterparts. The same rule is applicable to hairstyles from box braids. Aisha’s chunky braid for a long hair is a masterpiece, without exaggeration.
#11: Half Up Hairstyle With A Headband Braid
Adding a headband braid to your freely hanging small box braids is a matter of minutes, while your look instantly becomes more eye-catching. Besides, if you style your braid slightly to the side, you will make a round face appear slimmer.
#12: Classic Bun
In just a few minutes you can pull your braids up into a chic and versatile bun. Wear it to work or as an evening updo. Start with a high ponytail and wrap it around the pony base.
#13: Parted Low Bun
Here’s another easy, everyday look to try out. Part your hair and create a low bun at the nape. Again, this is a great style to embellish and to wear for any occasion of the year.
#14: Fancy Style For Thin Box Braids
Some box braids hairstyles are truly amazing! Here’s a stunning ‘do that blends so aptly a few chic elements into a single whole. Thinner box braids are more manageable, so you can drape, braid and twist them to your heart’s content.
#15: Two Tone Medium Box Braids Half Up
This girl created another easy look with her lovely mix of red and black braids. It’s the best way to wear your braids freely hanging and neatly swept to the back.
#16: Front Roll
This half-up style is full of vintage appeal, especially with the bandana addition! We see a bit of a red hue sneaking into the finished style for an extra-personalized touch.
#17: Classic Half-Up Topknot
For a classic look and a unique spin, pick up the topknot trend and make it your own. Thick braids look the best in the simplest hairstyles, like this bulky half top knot.
#18: Half-Braided French-Braid
Create a beautiful, classic French braid that is a bit reminiscent of a braided Mohawk, but much more personalized! Stop the braid once it reaches your nape and let your braids hang free. Just think how gorgeous this would look with the addition of some red box braids!
#19: Skillfully Twisted Side Pony
Take a peek at these multi-colored braids but also the half-up, side pony. It’s accented by some fun loops and twisted chains that we see as a unique and fun way to play around with your box braids.
#20: Pompadour
Add volume and height to your look by creating a pompadour accent with your braids. This is just another way to dress up your everyday ‘do and create a style that goes with a lot of different fashions and events.
#21: Twisted & Tucked Halo Updo
With this cute updo you just start twisting and tucking. It takes a few tries to get a hand on how the style works best for you. But eventually you’ll come out with a hairstyle that fits within any theme of the year and any day of the week. Easily accented and worn, this may become one of your favorites!
#22: 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.
#23: 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.
#24: 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.
#25: 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.
#26: Twist and 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.
#27: Centre-Parted Headband Braids
For this look Aisha also chooses a classic idea – headband braid, but she interprets it in a special way. Being centre-parted and adorned with a string of pearls, her braided hairstyle acquires a unique smart touch.
#28: Asymmetric Half Up Half Down Style
Box braids are commonly too heavy to wear them in loose hairstyles. You need at least to gather and fix those braids that are falling forward. Aisha has done that with an asymmetric shift to one side, and check how fabulous it looks!
#29: Fancy Head Wrap
One of the quickest ways to style your box braids involves using a head wrap. You can twist the ends of your silk scarf and wrap them into a fancy rose to get an unexpectedly breathtaking result like Aisha’s.
#30: Braids In Twists
Twists help to keep thin box braids together and prevent them from scattering around your face. Using a side parting and twists you can come up with an admirable downdo that is performed fast and effortlessly.
#31: Side Braided Bun
A high pony from box braids shifted to a side will be too heavy, so you need to style it compact and fix securely. A braided asymmetric bun is an optimal solution, and it looks more interesting than a simple high bun that you see every day in the street.
#32: Flirty Downdo With A Side Braid
Downdos from box braids give you an enjoyable feel of moving braids, loved by most girls. To add a chic twist to you downdo, braid a simple loose braid, swept to one side. When you have finished, pull slightly at separate braids to make it a bit imperfect.
#33: Big Braided Crown
This combination of medium and large box braids creates a stunning fairy-tale like style. Divide your braids into three sections, braid and wrap your bulky braid around your head, just like a crown, coming up with this delicate and playful look in the end.
#34: Crescent
Aisha has parted her box braids with a deep side parting and made a braid that wraps her head along the line of hair growth to come up with an adorable crescent updo that bears a special mood and zest.
#35: French Roll From Box Braids
Any classic hairstyle performed on box braids looks authentic and original. French roll is not an exception. Aisha’s fancy updo features a bulky French knot that is sitting quite low at her nape and creates a wonderful side look.
#36: Top Bun & Freely Hanging Braids
Here is a variant of a fun casual ‘do from box braids you’ll wear with pleasure anywhere from school to cinema or a date. Aisha has fixed a flat top bun leaving a bunch of lower braids freely hanging over her shoulders.
#37: Voluminous Top Knot On The Crown
This knot gives a slightly sloppy feel, as it’s not all that tight and compact. This version of top knot was actively rocked by Beyonce when she had her box braids, so it became a big hit among box braids fans.
#38: Half Up Half Down Style With A Reverse French Braid
Box braids are an excellent base for braided hairstyles. Braiding them is a pleasure, and you can try different types of braids. A reverse French braid used as a headband is one more idea for half up half down hairstyles from box braids.
#39: Bun From Micro Knots
An interesting idea with box braids is to use micro knots that can be gathered into a big top bun. Aisha has made a high pony and shaped this fancy bun with outstanding texture, using this inventive idea.
#40: Pompadour Top & Side Fishtail
Aisha has already showed us variants of hairstyles with a side fishtail, resting on the cushion of freely hanging box braids. With this one we just raise the degree of elegance, introducing the pompadour top.
#41: Messy Crown Bun With A Headband
Not every day you need to look elegant and wear sophisticated hairstyles. When you are simply running your errands, you need a cute casual ‘do, like this crown bun with a messy feel and a colorful headband.
#42: Romantic Downdo
Oh, yes, there are days when you are on the romantic side and feel like rocking long free-flowing curls. This beautiful downdo from box braids with curly ends will be right to the point. Don’t forget to part your box braids so that the greater part of them falls to one side.
#43: Elegant Braided Updo
For this elegant updo Aisha made a high pony that she divided further into three sections to braid three braids. Next Aisha wrapped the base of her pony with each braid, distributing them so that they cover her head at different angles.
#44: High Pony With Tucked Ends
A simple pony from box braids will look more sophisticated and less casual if you wrap its base and hide the ends tucking them underneath. Use simple bobby pins to fix the tucked ends invisibly.
#45: Accessories Rule!
Don’t underestimate the role of accessories in your style. With a chic hat your freely hanging box braids look adorable. And if you convey them a light wave, that’s going to be simply beyond praise!
#46: Braided Loop
The top section of Aisha’s braids is gathered and fixed at the nape, while her lower braids are secured with elastic at their ends to pass them through the first fixing point for this fancy loop that you can copy for your box braids too.
#47: Bow
When you wear such a cute girly hairstyle, everyone around knows you are a fun girl, who likes to be in the centre of public attention. A couple of twist maneuvers with your box braids and you are ready to receive compliments.
#48: Half Up Bun Box Braids Hairstyle
Take a quick look at this high, ballet-esque bun and tell us what you see first. Cute two-toned box braids might just be your answer. You can get your braids in a variety of shades for a more interesting look!
#49: Simple Pony With A Side Parting
A simple low pony can also be a lovely ‘do, if you define a side parting and use a beautiful ribbon to cover the elastic that keeps your braids in place. Aisha is ravishing with her pale pink ribbon matching the color of her lipstick.
#50: A-Line Updo
A-line hairstyles flatter most face shapes, as they have a slimming effect. You can do a low bun with a side parting and style your box braids at front so that they cover a part of your forehead like bangs. Aisha is very pretty with this ‘do.
#51: Pony Tail Or A High Twisted Bun
These 2 striking hairstyles are made on the basis of a high ponytail from box braids. If a bulky bun is a bit too much for everyday, a chic braided ponytail will complement perfectly both casual wear and more elegant outfits for events.
#52: A High Loose Bun For A Young Mom
Box braids are ideal for various types of buns. Besides, you can style them yourself very quickly. Simply make a high ponytail and wrap the braids around it, shaping a loose bun.
#53: Box Braids Say: “I Love You!”
There are many ways to express your love to the world. Wow! This is probably one of the most creative ones.
#54: Nice Idea For A Party Hairstyle
Here is another variation of a high bun from box braids. This one is more compact and elegant. Simply make a tighter wrap around a high ponytail and you get a perfect hairstyle to go with a cute cocktail dress.
#55: A Braided Hat
Fancy wearing a hat? If you have box braids, you don’t have one, because you can create this very unique hairstyle. Use the same idea of a bun from a high ponytail.
#56: Elegance & Style
This imaginative updo needs you to section off some braids at the back of your head to make this amazing thick braid, elegantly wrapping around the left side of your forehead. Make a high bun out of the remaining braids. A brilliant idea, isn’t it?
#57 A Cute Bun From Beyonce
Beyonce also wears a high bun but her stylists make it unique, demonstrating skilful twists, wraps, thicker and thinner braiding and an original color, accentuated with stylish accessories.
#58: Stately Hairstyle With Loose Box Braids
Many girls who have box braids are tempted to wear them loose because they are fun in movement. This one is a very original way of how your can wear your box braids loose, having twisted them creatively on top.
#59: 3-Layered Bun
For an easy way to get your hair off your neck, divide your braids into three sections. Then create buns out of each section. It’s simple but it’s also quite charming and versatile no matter the occasion. We also love the intrigue this multi-bun look expresses.
#60: A Fancy Braided Bun
The end of this bun is braided for a more luxurious look. A few braids pulled out from the updo resemble hanging chains and make this hairstyle more unique.
#61: A Delicate Side Bun With A Cute Hair Flower
Don’t forget to use cute hair accessories. This small side bun becomes even sweeter when emphasized with a tender hair flower and your cute smile.
#62: Inspiration From Celebrities
Use your fancy scarves to adorn your high ponytail or wear your box braids loose, slightly covering your cheeks as a long bob hairstyle. Simple hairstyles often look surprisingly chic, don’t you think?
#63: Simple & Surprisingly Awesome
Who knew that such a simple hairstyle will look so showy? Beautiful quality braids often do not suggest too fancy hairstyles. Look how gorgeously they flow and wrap around a loose strand.
#64 Ornate Twists For A Stylish Updo
Asymmetric updos grab everyone’s attention, while box braids are super chic in twists. This is a simple twist, wrapped around by a previously separated section of braids.
#65: Super Grand Bun
Do you mind getting taller for a few inches? This is an excellent idea of how to become taller and brighter with a grand bun that is so easy to make.
#66: Highlighted Box Braids
Tracie Thoms looks very good with her shoulder-length box braids, framing and visually narrowing her face. Tracie plays with color using highlights for her box braids which enliven her look and set off her skin tone.
#67: Chic Pony
The wow factor of Melissa Steel ‘s hairstyle is long box braids which are tinted blonde only on one side. Melissa rocks them gathered into a high pony with long braided strands swept over her shoulders.
#68: Side Updo From Twists
Twists are a fairly good alternative to box braids. Brandy Norwood protects her natural hair with twists that she styles into a sophisticated side updo with rich texture.
#69: Top Knot With A Color Accent
Erica Ash opts for a classy style, tested by time. A top knot is a win-win option for a special occasion or everyday wear. Erica’s knot is spiced with random highlights which serve a fantastic color accent for her stylish updo.
#70: High Pony From Box Braids
For the Broadway opening night performance Tracie Thoms rocked a simple high ponytail from box braids. This time Tracie avoids bright colorful streaks in her braids, diluting her dark brown braids with just a couple of chocolate highlights.
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Well, box braids give plenty variations of hairstyles, and most of them, if not all, can be made fast and easily. Try one of these awesome hairstyles already today, and you’ll collect a bunch of compliments by the end of the day.
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