box braid
noun
plural box braids
: a section of hair that is parted on the scalp often in a square shape and then braided along its length
For something a bit more suited to everyday, you can also pull your box braids into a high ponytail.—
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Tia Mowry Accenting the gold hues of her beaded gown, Tia Mowry tied blond hair into her long box braids on the carpet.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
28 June 2026
While they're often mentioned alongside box braids and passion twists, Senegalese twists have a distinct look of their own.
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Sunnah Rasheed,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
For years, classic box braids were the default.
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Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
How to refresh boho braids Certain box braid styles like boho braids need a little more maintenance than regular box braids.
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Danielle James,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
Still, box braids and other extension styles can start at $200, depending on the length, width and type, and can take up to 10 hours to complete — meaning many Black women have learned to grin and bear the discomfort.
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Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
Bones And All actress Taylor Russell replaced her signature pixie cut with box braids, which were folded up into a chignon (just like Rihanna) at Dior—aside from a few loose strands.
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Essence,
26 Jan. 2026
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
28 June 2026
While they're often mentioned alongside box braids and passion twists, Senegalese twists have a distinct look of their own.
—
Sunnah Rasheed,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
For years, classic box braids were the default.
—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
How to refresh boho braids Certain box braid styles like boho braids need a little more maintenance than regular box braids.
—
Danielle James,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
Still, box braids and other extension styles can start at $200, depending on the length, width and type, and can take up to 10 hours to complete — meaning many Black women have learned to grin and bear the discomfort.
—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
Bones And All actress Taylor Russell replaced her signature pixie cut with box braids, which were folded up into a chignon (just like Rihanna) at Dior—aside from a few loose strands.
—
Essence,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Box braid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/box%20braid. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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