If you’re on the hunt for that perfect summer hairstyle, long box braids make for the perfect choice. Not only do they protect the natural hair while it’s growing out, they’ll also keep you rocking major style for the four to six weeks that they last.

Box Braids for Long Hair

Take a look at these 31 styles of long box braids, any of which will look amazing on you.

1. Long Small Box Braids

Ask for lots of tiny box braids that come past the shoulders or meet the waist to instantly feel glam. Start them at a heavy part to make a dramatic stye easy to create in the morning with just a flip of the braids.

2. Medium Sized Long Box Braids

As if long box braids aren’t already beautiful on their own, when a lavender is added, the style is instantly more gorgeous. The color also flatters dark skin tones.

3. Long Jumbo Box Braids

When you’re short on time, jumbo box braids will help you get out of the chair quicker. Alternate burgundy and gold on your box braids and wrap a few braids in elastic for extra pizzazz.

4. Long Ombre Box Braids

Not ready for full-on color? Keep your roots to the mid-shaft black but dress up the ends with a fun color, like this blend of light and dark blue ombre.

5. Long Brown Box Braids

If you like the look of box braids but want a more neutral color, light brown is your best option. Whether they’re on microbraids or thick jumbo braids, the color looks great against dark skin.

6. Long Knotless Box Braids

Knotless box braids are when the hair is seamlessly woven into box braids without the lumps and bumps at the scalp. When you go for black braids, accent the darkness with a light purple or dark blue.

7. Long Red Box Braids

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This statement style features long waist-length box braids drenched in a fierce red. Wear your braids down and draped over the shoulders to show off the look or pull it up in a high bun.