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#9: Candy Colored Updo

So fun! This girl is not afraid of color, and we love it. If you’re the life of the party, you should consider candy colored hues for box braids (Festival not required.) This high, imperfect side ponytail adds to the fun, carefree style even more.

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#10: Box Braids Pompadour

With long braids, you can create high updo styles. This retro pompadour will reveal your inner hipster and add tons of personality to just about any outfit. All you have to do is gather all of your hair and braid it backwards (from back to front instead of front to back). Then fold the braid over, clipping and hiding the end on the bottom.

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#11: Elegant Swirl Updo

To recreate this braids updo, you may be tempted to do one big bun. Don’t! (You won’t get that fabulous swirl.) To do it right, create a bun with half of your hair, leaving some on the bottom. Then wrap the bottom braids around the bun and pin.

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#12: Vibrant Box Braids Top Knot

With braids in gorgeous, vibrant colors, you don’t have to do much in the styling department to stand out. The purple to fuchsia ombre creates Insta-envy! To get this look, put hair in a high ponytail, then separate into sections, braiding each. Next wrap the braids around each other to make the biggest bun ever.

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#13: Nineties Style Crown Updo

We’re a big fan of tiny buns, whether they’re arranged all over your head or just as an accent. Here, little buns have been formed at the hairline to make a crown. This super fun look is a fast way to get ready for an event, like a night out or a concert. But you can definitely rock it on a basic day, too.

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#14: Box Braids Faux Hawk

Long braids look beautiful when they’re left down, so why not experiment with a box braids updo that gives you the best of both worlds? This style has volume and visual interest coupled with long flowing braids. To do it, make a half-up french braid by pulling strands up and through so the braid pops up.