14 Different Ways to Wear Box Braids

Jhene Aiko pulled her braids back and off her face with a deep side part to show off her face.

Zoe Kravitz goes back and forth from braids to a short pixie, because if you’re Kravitz you can pull off every single look possible. We love her micro boxer braids pulled back into a low bun.

The gorgeous Amandla Stenberg’s box braids were knotted by celebrity hairstylist Vernon Francois, who created a beautiful rainbow design.

A shaved side and waist-length braids work perfectly for a mermaid with an edge look.

Princess Leia in a futuristic afropunk Star Wars remake. It’s so simple to turn two ponytails into great buns.

Long braids, don’t care might not rhyme like the classic saying, but it still very much applies.

Pull your jumbo box braids up for a ’90s high-pony throwback.

So knotty. This easy-to-achieve style pulls the front hair up and out of the way to show off your beautiful face.

Justine Skye is a hair chameleon, but we particularly love these purple braids. The grapey shade adds a wow factor and pairs nicely with her natural dark hair.

We’ve covered micro braids and medium box braids, so now it’s time to discuss the jumbos. The style takes less time than its smaller counterparts and has the ultimate ’90s vibe. Elevate the look and go blonde.

No need for braids that hit the floor. The African style looks great short and bobbed just above your shoulders.

Standout among the Earthlings. You can channel your inner Scary Spice with two buns or add three for an out-of-this-world look.

A bun full of box braids sit nicely on any head and is a perfect way to beat the summer heat.

Rainbow Brite IRL. The loose ends add a bohemian flair and are further amplified by the pink and blue strands. La Vie Bohème.