Braids have been a favorite hairstyle for women since the beginning of time. However, one braid style has become more favored recently: boxer braids. Named after the way professional fighters choose to hold back their hair during fights.

Boxer braids are popular for 2022, especially for women. Selena Gomez, Kim Kardashian, and Rita Ora are just a few of the celebrities who joined the trend, rocking them at the beach, fashion shows, concerts, or even the red carpet.

Even bloggers and YouTubers – such as Thassia Naves and Chiara Feragni – decided to adopt the hairstyle to stand out on the screen or on social networks.

Boxer braids are versatile, convenient, and can be done on all types of hair for all kinds of occasions, from casual to formal.

What Are Boxer Braids?

Boxer braids are Dutch braids, usually worn in pairs, one on either side of the head.

Admit it: you even saw someone with a boxer braid and thought how cool it would look on your hair too, didn’t you? Well then! With that in mind, in today’s post, you’ll learn how to do a perfect boxer braid step by step, with tips to choose the hairdo style that best suits you without the need to go to a hair salon to look beautiful and cool.

That’s right! Even though the hairdo looks complicated, you can do a boxer braid by yourself and at home. After a little practice, you’ll see you’ll be able to learn how to do the boxer braid quickly! Let’s go!

How to Style Boxer Braids

Now that you know more about the boxer braid, it’s time to learn how to make one of its most frequently worn and classic styles: the French boxer braid, but its reverse version. In this case, we’ll teach you the double braid version, which is the traditional form of the hairstyle.

Step 1: With your hair clean and dry, apply serum or mousse to give texture to the strands.