Exquisite Box Braids Hairstyles to Do Yourself

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.

#1: Elegant Bun Style

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.

#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.

#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.

#4: 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.

#5: 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.

#6: 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.

#7: 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.

#8: 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.

#9: 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.

#10: Voluminous Top Knot On The CrownThis 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.

#11: 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.

#12: 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.

#13: 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.

#14: 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.

#15: 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.