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Insta-Inspo for Styling Your Box Braids This Summer and Beyond

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Insta-Inspo for Styling Your Box Braids This Summer and Beyond
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We find it difficult to label protective styling a “trend” because black women have literally sworn by it for eons. Braids, extensions, wigs and more aren’t just a way to conceal and protect natural strands, they also provide the opportunity for us to show off our creative flair in the ways we wear certain designs, colors and styles. Box braids are especially versatile in that they can be easily manipulated, regardless of their thickness and length.

MORE: 15 Products That Give Protective Styles Lasting Power

And during the summer, the go-to look tends to be the one that occupies ample space on our social feeds. If you plan on going for three-strand twists anytime soon, here’s a batch of Insta-inspo to bookmark when you want to add a little something to your look.

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Rainbow Knots
Photo: Instagram/@vernonfrancois
Jumbo Plaits
Photo: Instagram/@thesouthernbraider
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X-pressions colour: 99J

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X-pressions colour: 99J

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Half-Up, Half-Down
Photo: Instagram/@braidedbydee
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bll2VpuFKSB
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Curly Ends
Photo: Instagram/@eupreta.s
High-Low Bob
Photo: Instagram/@ecostinhahair
https://www.instagram.com/p/BllWcgEnNrI
https://www.instagram.com/p/BllWcgEnNrI
Salt-and-Pepper Braids
Photo: Instagram/@aiyanasakari
https://www.instagram.com/p/BlieBLNA1Sm
https://www.instagram.com/p/BlieBLNA1Sm
Rainbow Braids
Photo: Instagram/@bonniebrooklynn
https://www.instagram.com/p/BliCWCWHR0W
https://www.instagram.com/p/BliCWCWHR0W
Jumbo Blonde Braids
Photo: Instagram/@braid_me_queen
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bla6YkPBIoG
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bla6YkPBIoG
Simple and Pulled Back
Photo: Instagram/@tahnee_official
https://www.instagram.com/p/BlYAQGEFsj_
https://www.instagram.com/p/BlYAQGEFsj_
Beaded Braids
Photo: Instagram/@charitytheartist
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Box braids tranças africana 💁💁 Orçamento via direct ➡️➡️➡️ 😍😍 • • • @lary_boxbraids • • • • • #braidstyles #boxbraids #jumboboxbraids #westlondonbraids #extralongbraids #longbraids #neatbraids #braidedbeauty #boxbraidstyles #londonbraider #londonbraids #ukbraids #braidslondon #protectivestyles #protectivestyling #naturalhairstyles #naturalhair #melanin #melaninpoppin #inspo #prettybraids #blackhairblackbeauty #blackwomen #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlsrock #afrocentric #blackbusiness #mermaidbraid #blackexcellence #africaninspired @nigerianbraids @_boxbraids @bestboxbraids @braidsgang @braidskillers @the_braid_bar @healthy_hair_journey @blackhair_flair

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Space Buns
Photo: Instagram/@lary_boxbraids
Classic with String
Photo: Instagram/@lovmyhairbrand
Face-Framing Braids
Photo: Instagram/@laidsirens
https://www.instagram.com/p/BlQJHT3nSny
https://www.instagram.com/p/BlQJHT3nSny
Braided Bob
Photo: Instagram/@jemiomusic
https://www.instagram.com/p/BlKteqcg38p
https://www.instagram.com/p/BlKteqcg38p
Jumbo Double Buns
Photo: Instagram/@ann_rothh
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The challenge of my life has been that I am an extremely impatient late bloomer. I, and my personal projects, take time to truly come into form and sometimes the wait makes me feel failed. I’m confident that there is purpose in it- that I am being prepared, that I am becoming, but sometimes it’s straight up discouraging. Despite the work I’ve put in, few things have gone according to plan lately and I’d be lying if I said it hasn’t shaken my faith. Honestly the other day I asked God was he trying to hoe me 😂😂😂 (If my candid conversation with God offends you, idk what to tell you). — I’ve found myself so often comparing my progress to others, feeling this immense pressure to impress, and carrying a constant restlessness in the fact that I haven’t “figured it out” or reached that “point” I’ve been striving towards. And I do know for certain that those are burdens too heavy for me to bear. — I don’t have a classic Charity inspirational end to this post because I’m honestly still figuring this thing out 🤷🏽‍♀️. I do at least know for sure that God isn’t trying to hoe me lol, and I am committed to finding peace in this process. — For those of you that can relate to, and have overcome, that feeling of unrest in your own journeys, perhaps a word of advice on how you got to the other side?

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The challenge of my life has been that I am an extremely impatient late bloomer. I, and my personal projects, take time to truly come into form and sometimes the wait makes me feel failed. I’m confident that there is purpose in it- that I am being prepared, that I am becoming, but sometimes it’s straight up discouraging. Despite the work I’ve put in, few things have gone according to plan lately and I’d be lying if I said it hasn’t shaken my faith. Honestly the other day I asked God was he trying to hoe me 😂😂😂 (If my candid conversation with God offends you, idk what to tell you). — I’ve found myself so often comparing my progress to others, feeling this immense pressure to impress, and carrying a constant restlessness in the fact that I haven’t “figured it out” or reached that “point” I’ve been striving towards. And I do know for certain that those are burdens too heavy for me to bear. — I don’t have a classic Charity inspirational end to this post because I’m honestly still figuring this thing out 🤷🏽‍♀️. I do at least know for sure that God isn’t trying to hoe me lol, and I am committed to finding peace in this process. — For those of you that can relate to, and have overcome, that feeling of unrest in your own journeys, perhaps a word of advice on how you got to the other side?

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Orange Micro-Braids
Photo: Instagram/@charitytheartist
Jumbo Orange Braids
Photo: Instagram/@kinkskurlsandcoils
https://www.instagram.com/p/BlnxeZ3Aeay
https://www.instagram.com/p/BlnxeZ3Aeay
Ombre Blue Braids
Photo: Instagram/@caroletobson
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bk-biEpAnni
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bk-biEpAnni
Deep Purple Braids
Photo: Instagram/@loveafrodite
Tied to the Back
Photo: Instagram/@braidbyvia
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Had a moment but It came and went 🦂 .. #wlyg

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Had a moment but It came and went 🦂 .. #wlyg

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Straight Ends
Photo: Instagram/@anniep23
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Shaved Sides
Photo: Instagram/@armstrongbraids
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Happy J U L Y beautiful people ☀️ I hope this month brings you an abundance of J O Y 🌻💚💛 __________ If you haven’t, SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel so you don’t miss any new videos. A NEW VIDEO will be posted on tomorrow on how I achieved these beautiful waves on my box braids! LINK IN MY BIO 🌻 __________ #boxbraids #longboxbraids #howto #diyboxbraids #boxbraidstyles #youtuber #youtubechannel #facebehindthechair #artist #SoCal #walkingadvertisement #naturalhairstylist #sandiegobraider #sandiegobraids #sandiegostylist #sandiegomelanin #sandiegomilitaryhairstylist #sdbraider #sdbraids #sdstylist #chulavistabraider #chulavistastylist #chulavistabraids #otayranchbraider #otayranchbraids #otayranchstylist #braidsbyrah

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Happy J U L Y beautiful people ☀️ I hope this month brings you an abundance of J O Y 🌻💚💛 __________ If you haven’t, SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel so you don’t miss any new videos. A NEW VIDEO will be posted on tomorrow on how I achieved these beautiful waves on my box braids! LINK IN MY BIO 🌻 __________ #boxbraids #longboxbraids #howto #diyboxbraids #boxbraidstyles #youtuber #youtubechannel #facebehindthechair #artist #SoCal #walkingadvertisement #naturalhairstylist #sandiegobraider #sandiegobraids #sandiegostylist #sandiegomelanin #sandiegomilitaryhairstylist #sdbraider #sdbraids #sdstylist #chulavistabraider #chulavistastylist #chulavistabraids #otayranchbraider #otayranchbraids #otayranchstylist #braidsbyrah

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Curled Ends
Photo: Instagram/@braidsbyrah
Shaved Side with Ponytail
Photo: Instagram/@hairunruled
Earth-Toned Braids
Photo: Instagram/@kaynarapaixao
Classic Style
Photo: Instagram/@_yaramel
Lavender Braids
Photo: Instagram/@latchednhooked
https://www.instagram.com/p/BkhS7qTh2gA
https://www.instagram.com/p/BkhS7qTh2gA
Braided to the Back
Photo: Instagram/@thebeauty_station
https://www.instagram.com/p/BkfdYWtH7e1
https://www.instagram.com/p/BkfdYWtH7e1
High Ponytail
Photo: Instagram/@ms._p__
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Sometimes I take #pictures #bts ❤️

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Sometimes I take #pictures #bts ❤️

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Bob with Shaved Side
Photo: Instagram/@vernonfrancois

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  • STYLECASTER | Ways to Style Box Braids | Face-Framing Braids
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  • STYLECASTER | Ways to Style Box Braids | Jumbo Double Buns
  • STYLECASTER | Ways to Style Box Braids | Orange Micro-Braids
  • STYLECASTER | Ways to Style Box Braids | Jumbo Orange Braids
  • STYLECASTER | Ways to Style Box Braids | Ombre Blue Braids
  • STYLECASTER | Ways to Style Box Braids | Deep Purple Braids
  • STYLECASTER | Ways to Style Box Braids | Tied to the Back
  • STYLECASTER | Ways to Style Box Braids | Straight Ends
  • STYLECASTER | Ways to Style Box Braids | Shaved Sides
  • STYLECASTER | Ways to Style Box Braids | Curled Ends
  • STYLECASTER | Ways to Style Box Braids | Shaved Side With Ponytail
  • STYLECASTER | Ways to Style Box Braids | Earth-Toned Braids
  • STYLECASTER | Ways to Style Box Braids | Classic Style
  • STYLECASTER | Ways to Style Box Braids | Lavender Braids
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