We weren’t kidding when we said that most stars love this hairstyle. Khloe Kardashian went for this look and if you have blonde highlights on a brown base just like hers, you’ll end up with a great color mixed braid. 

20. Boxer Braid for Split Ends

Boxer braids work fabulously for hair with damaged ends. Apply some styling gel in the split ends area to make sure all the threads stick together once your braids reach the tips. 

Boxer Braids Vs. Box Braids: The Differences

Despite the similarity in the names, which makes many people mix up the hairdos, these types of braids are totally different. Box braid, which you already read about here in the blog, consists of afro-style braids, and are done on the locks with synthetic hair. So, it’s a type of hair extension, only with braids.

Boxer braid, on the other hand, refers to the style used by boxers or MMA fighters to tie the hair up during combat. So, from now on, you won’t mix them up anymore, ok?

FAQs

To help you out, here’s a list of some of the most common questions to get you started.

Is having boxer braids cultural appropriation?

No, having boxer braids is not necessarily cultural appropriation. Cultural appropriation means taking an element of a culture other than your own and exploiting it or using it stereotypically. One way to combat this is to educate yourself.

Borrowing from other cultures can be a way to honor different cultural elements, but it’s a fine line to walk. These braids originated in South Africa centuries ago, so they’re a borrowed technique if you aren’t of that culture. However, learning more about the background of this style allows you to celebrate the rich history while rocking this awesome hairdo.

Are boxer braids and French braids similar?

The French braid is quite similar to a boxer braid. While French braids occur by crossing hair strands over the top, boxer’s ones generally cross the strands underneath the sections.