One of the most common protective hairstyles for African-American women throughout the years is box-braids. But to jazz these braids up, there have been many different styles thought up by women across the globe. Here are a few quick braiding styles you can do to add personality to your braids.
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The Bun
One of the more commonly seen styles is the bun. It’s quick, easy, and only requires two rubber bands.
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The High Ponytail
This is the first step to doing the bun, but it can also be worn as a hairstyle. It can be done in many different ways and customized to fit your personality.
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The Half Bun
This style is easier to do than the full bun because you’re using fewer braids. It’s a simple way to add life into your braids.
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The Swoop
For the more formal occasions, this style can be worn and done in less than 5 minutes. All you have to do is 3-strand braid some of your braids to the side and secure them with a rubber band.
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The Tie
The simplest style that requires less than a second of your time is the tie. You can either use a rubber band or simply tie your braids behind your head as you would your sneaker.
Photo sources:
http://headquartersforhair.com/plait-it-up-box-braids-hairstyles-for-bla…
http://www.thefashionbrewery.com/2013/06/box-braids/