Box braids are a gorgeous hairstyle base but you may always enhance its beauty with fast and simple styling solutions. Most hairstyles in this article are made with just a couple of bobby pins and in a few simple steps, you’ll easily master, following the given visual instructions.

Recommended Video A whole row of quick fancy hairstyles with box braids is made on the basis of a high ponytail. The easiest style you can do is a high ponytail wrapped with box braids into a bulky bun. Alternatively make a ponytail, then divide it into 3 sections and braid each section to have them further draped to one side and fixed at the back of your head.

Since with box braids you don’t have any bangs, you can make an illusion of bangs with a bouffant-like volume. It can be easily created with simple braiding or twists for the front braids, while the rest of them are worn loose or raised up into a chic updo.

A double bun is one of the most elegant hairstyles, suitable both for work or a night out. It’s done like a common high bun out of a ponytail, but it’s also completed with a wrapped twist for the front braids above the forehead. A simple braid, made upside down that you can further drape around your forehead and adorn with an eye-catching hair flower is another example of a chic braided updo to make for a special occasion.

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How to Style Box Braids

Here are some comprehensive picture tutorials you can follow and come up with fantastic hairstyles for your new box braids.

#1: Modern Twist on an Old Fashioned Bun

This glam look starts with a high ponytail sectioned off into three parts which are then braided and wrapped around to create a side bun that rests atop the head. This is a fun and fancy style for every day wear.

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#2: Classic High Bun

Want to know how to style box braids for an everyday look? Start with a basic ponytail and separate your hair into two sections. Braid them separately and then wrap together into a cinnamon bun at the very top of your head. Simple and sweet, styles like this can be dressed up or dressed down.