![]() ![]() “If you have a thin or weak hairline, then you shouldn’t put excess tension on those areas,” she warns. Speaking of stylists, Stephen recommends that you research yours beforehand and be conscious of the sensitive parts of your scalp during the braiding process. Natural hair is often blow-dried out beforehand to make the installation process easier for your stylist, so you can have your ends cut then. First, you should treat and trim your hair prior. ![]() If you’re thinking of getting the style yourself, there are a couple of things Stephen thinks you should know. “When natural hair is over-manipulated, it tends to cause breakage, so a protective style like box braids protects it from being harmed,” says Ursula Stephen, celebrity hairstylist and global ambassador for Suave, Tresemmé, and Dove. ![]() When creating the style, synthetic hair is braised into box-shaped parts of hair, achieving a longer style that forms a protective barrier around our natural strands. They’re most often installed with extensions and come in various lengths, sizes, and colors (as you’ll see ahead). Over the last few years, some of our favorite celebrities have made box braids their go-to hairstyle for red carpets or social media appearances with It girls like Coi Leray, Rihanna, Zoë Kravitz, and Zendaya all wearing the protective style. Sleeping with a satin scarf or bonnet helps maintain shine and prevent breakage. They’re not going to frizz out immediately after getting wet, making them perfect for vacation. While you’re there for your braiding appointment (which could take a while, as anyone who’s ever packed snacks for a braid appointment will tell you), ask your braider how to do box braids to get their tips on your preferred style.Ĭompared to loose natural hair, box braids are a very low-maintenance hairstyle. Unlike regular braids, they are named for the way the individual hair sections are parted for use: forming boxes on the scalp resembling a grid.īox braids can be done at home, though the sheer volume of hair might make you more inclined to seek out a braiding stylist. Box braids are a particularly popular style. Not only do they keep our natural hair protected, but they also encourage hair growth. In terms of look, thin box braids, most closely resemble actual strands of hair giving you a sort of ‘lighter’ look.Protective styles are the powerhouse of natural hairstyles. On the other hand, one advantage of thin braids is they give you easy access to more of your scalp, so washing your hair is easier. That said, be careful when installing thin braids and using small sections of hair be sure you or your stylist uses the minimum amount of tension required to keep them secure. In the same way, the more hair you have bunched together, the resistant it is to tension. Think of it this way: if you wanted to break one match stick, you could easily snap it but several matchsticks together can resists more pressure. With thin braids you run the risk of putting more tension on your follicles because less of your own hair is carrying the ‘weight’ of the braid. Find out more by checking out our in-house label, Yeluchi. We’ve simplified the process by offering pre-bundled hair for every style and size. Sometimes achieving the perfect braiding-hair to hair ratio, can be quite the task. In general, there are three basic sizes (and by size we’re referring to the width of the braid)–pencil (which is a normal size), thin (or micro) braids, or chunky jumbo braids. (We’ve updated this post to include the currently trending box braids with wavy ends trend and braided wigs! Click links to jump ahead!) ![]() Enjoy! (By the way, if you like this, maybe you’ll like our in-depth post on bantu knot outs on different lengths and textures or this one about Fulani Braids (AKA Alicia Keys Braids)). When choosing how to wear your box braids, you’ll have to consider what size you want, what length and what color. (If you’d like to learn about caring and installing box braids, read our Box Braid 101). We’ve combed the Web–Pinterest Tumblr and Instagram in particular–to create THE ultimate box braid style guide for you. There are various ways you can get rock box braids and once they’re actually in, there are even more ways you can style them. It’s a protective style, allowing you to keep your own hair out of the way and free of manipulation and it’s also a very versatile way wear your hair. It’s one of a few hairstyles that is relatively low maintenance. Featured Photo: RobynTheBank / Galore Magīox braids will forever be an essential part of any black girl’s hair repertoire. ![]()
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