As long as the braids aren’t installed too tightly and they are not too heavy in a way that they put a lot of stress on your scalp, then you shouldn’t end up with damage.

Whether you have a full head of hair or shaved sides, you can confidently wear this hairstyle and feel beautiful in it.

They’re most often installed with extensions and come in various lengths, sizes, and colors (as you’ll see ahead). 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. “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. If you’re not into colorful hair extensions but still want to jazz things up a bit, you can go for this hairstyle. When you feel like keeping things a bit more professional, you can choose to remove the rubber bands.

Feed-in braids are yet another stylish protective braid style that lets you express yourself and are practical and cool. The idea is that a hairstylist will use extensions for length and volume and feed them in by plaiting them together with your natural hair. This approach can help achieve a more natural look and will put less tension on the scalp. Take care of your braids to preserve them for as long as possible and prevent breakage and frizz.

2. Shoulder Length Box Braids with Accessorized Ends

Red and blonde box braids are box braids that are made with both red and blonde braiding hair. This hairstyle can be made in different ways as each braid can be braided with either red or blonde hair, as seen in the picture, or as ombré braids in which the top of each braid is red and the ends are blonde. Red and blonde braids are a creative way to mix red with other colors. 9. Medium Red Box Braids The fishbone braid is a protective hair braiding style created close to the scalp, not to be confused with the fishtail braid. It features several thin cornrows on the scalp, which support the two large braids running down the head’s sides. You can also wear it in an updo or a high ponytail. The look can be worn on women of all ages, including young kids, and lends itself well to personalization. You can add beads or cuffs, or a bright thread of your choosing, allowing you to add a pop of color to your appearance.

Box braids can last anywhere from eight to ten weeks. I wouldn’t recommend wearing your hair longer than ten weeks because your roots will become matted due to product build-up and it can be difficult to detangle your hair at this point.

To switch things up and lighten the weight, you can cut the hair to a length that feels comfortable after a few weeks of wearing this hairstyle. The cost of blonde box braids will depend on the salon you choose, but it’s important to remember that hair braiding is a very time-consuming process. Most braiders charge by the hour, and it can take hours upon hours to do a full head of hair. You will also have to factor in the cost of the supplies necessary to complete the job: synthetic hair, thread, rubber bands and/or beads, hair clips, and styling product. Yes you can grow your natural hair while in box braids, as long as you maintain your hair and do not “forget” about your own hair while it’s in box braids. A festival classic, the fishtail braid brings a touch of boho to any look. It’s one of the simplest types of braids to create because it doesn’t involve a complicated pattern. However, you must separate your hair into small sections – about half an inch – and keep the tension throughout the braid to avoid it falling apart. You can begin the fishtail at any point on your head, using a French or Dutch braiding technique, which means it will work on short hair as well as long. A double fishtail is also a great way to wear this look. This is a beautiful hairstyle for women who wants a hairstyle that looks and feels natural. If you want another ombre hair color, you can choose a different hair color of your choice.