How to Style Box Braids
Form a tight ponytail., Section the braids., Twist each section., Finish the styling.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Form a tight ponytail.
Pull back all of your braids into a ponytail, using an over-sized headband.
Arrange the ponytail on the top of your head. -
Step 2: Section the braids.
Divide them into six to eight sections. , Within each section, make a single twist from the root to the ends.
Secure with a hairband or small braid. , Now that you have several larger twists, you can pin them into all kinds of shapes.
Try pinning them up as a bun, or arranging the twists along the top of your head for a braided mohawk. -
Step 3: Twist each section.
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Step 4: Finish the styling.
Detailed Guide
Pull back all of your braids into a ponytail, using an over-sized headband.
Arrange the ponytail on the top of your head.
Divide them into six to eight sections. , Within each section, make a single twist from the root to the ends.
Secure with a hairband or small braid. , Now that you have several larger twists, you can pin them into all kinds of shapes.
Try pinning them up as a bun, or arranging the twists along the top of your head for a braided mohawk.
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