Some of us have decided that braids are the way to go this holiday season, but styling them might still be a problem. Because braids are considered a style themselves, and they are literally individual pieces of hair, you might find it hard to get creative with them.
The truth is, inspiration is all around us and styling box braids can be just as fun as styling loose natural hair, straight hair, twists or locs. The braids will give you a different look – that’s for sure – so now is the time to do more than just the usual with your new protective style.
Nobody wants to wear just a boring ponytail everyday, especially since there are actually several styles you can achieve with braid extensions*. In the video below the youtuber shares 8 styles she does with her box braids in 4 minutes.
The key to styling is to keep it simple but also do not be afraid to do the same things you would do if you were working with loose natural hair. In other words if you do an updo, the technique is the same, but the look is dramatically different.
If you watched the video and you still want to try something else, we have two more styles that might work that are my personal favorites. The first one is a goddess braid done by @kyssmyhair, pictured below. The style is basically a flat twist turned into a updo crown and though super simple it looks super chic as well, check it out below:
The second style is by the one and only Priscilla Rossi and it is the simplest updo that starts out with a high pony tail and three separate braids. The style is pictured below and it is pretty easy to follow and too cute for words.
Well, there you have it; what are your favorite braided styles?
Kimberly Gibson says
Dominique Devine try this tomorrow!
Lesley Lutonto says
Jasmijn fix iets!
Sheena Mathis says
Tynesa Mathis
Bait Type Tay
Dominique Devine says
I am!! Thanks Boo!
Nokuthula Danisa says
Thembie
Debby Sweettooth Akhimie says
What can I do to get my edges back.They have been ruined by year’s of tight braiding and relaxers….Transitioning but the edges look ugly.
Sabine says
hello, i am sorry but the last girl is not Bargain Princess. It’s Priscilla a french blogger. She has a blog called mercredie.com
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Tarryn O'Cain Ligon says
Trying one of these today Arnetta Porter
Jennifer Lewis-Carter says
Brittany Lewis
Natalie Lawas says
Auntie Angie
Jahkini Bisselink says
Lalla Bah oehh
Prince Da Barber says
http://youtu.be/aF5fZQkYgD4?list=UUPiBp3TjWOzlSIvl90issbQ
Lakesheia Collins Dias says
Gina Blessed AND Andreia Mitchell-Mayes
Marie Harrington says
Tanaja Webb
TMW says
I can’t see the photos just the video