3 Ways to Style Box Braids for Summer
May 26, 2023
Pony
The key to ensuring this hairstyle is comfortable and safe on your hair is to “minimize tugging or pulling the box braids, as this can lead to breakage and damage at the roots and hairline,” says the pro. Her pick? The Luxy Hair Gravity Defying Hair Ties. If you want to add a little moisture to your pony throughout your wear, we recommend spritzing on the L'Oreal Paris Elvive Dream Lengths Curls Refresh and Reshape Spray with castor oil and hyaluronic acid while styling.
Topknot
Courtney advises using “quality ponytail holders that won’t snag your box braids or hair strands (which can lead to split ends and breakage).” Thankfully, doing so won’t break the bank. Her recommendation, the Annie No Tangle Ponytailers 5 1/2In 14ct Black— cost less than a latte. This topknot is a great option for any occasion, whether you’re headed to the beach for the day or to a summer party.
Braids With Beads
To prolong your beaded box braid hairstyle and ensure you get a comfortable nights’ sleep, “use a jumbo bonnet to allow the beaded ends to lay flat as this minimizes bending the braids and laying directly on them, which can cause a headache” says Courtney. She recommends the Dream World Day&Night Bonnet Super Jumbo.
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Chaunte Vaughn
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