The Best Box Braid Styles for Summer
If You're Looking for a Protective Style to Give Your Natural Hair a Break, Box Braids Are a Great Solution, Especially with the Weather Heating up for Summer...
If you're looking for a protective style to give your natural hair a break, box braids are a great solution, especially with the weather heating up for summer. With so much versatility, it's easy to see they are a go-to, timeless style. "You can style box braids in so many ways and they are suitable for different occasions," says Tamara Albertini, Holistic Master Braider and founder of Ancestral Strands. "You can wear them to work, out on the town, or even in a beautiful updo for a wedding." Below, we asked a few master braiders to share some box braid styles that will get you tons of compliments this summer.
Ombré Box Braids
Ombré styles aren't exclusively for loose hair, they can look great on braids too. These bold hot pink ends are a fun way to add color. "This style is very edgy, making it prefect for the coming summer months," says Albertini. "My clients always tell me what style and hair color they want. This client just said, 'Hey, I would like ombré pink ends,' and my answer was, 'You got it! Let's do it!'"
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Highlight Box Braids
If you've been thinking about adding color to your box braids, but you're not sure if you want to take the plunge, highlights are a great way to test out a few colored braids without making a full commitment. "It's always fun to add highlights," says Pearl Ransome, Master Braider and founder of Pearl The Stylist Studio.
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