@kersti.pitre

Box braids are a protective style classic.

However, that doesn’t mean you could’t give a haircare staple a creative update.

Box braids offer an opportunity to experiment with length and color without the permanent commitment.

person with red box braids

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Specifically, we’re talking about about red box braids.

Like other vibrant box braid combinations, red is also an optionand not just vibrant reds.

Middle-Parted Deep Red

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In our book, Rihanna can do no wrong.

Rihanna wears long burgundy red box braids with center part

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She’s no stranger to rocking red hairremember the 2010Loudera?

Bright Red

Red hair with dark roots gives these large box braids new life while creating depth.

Fiery Red Ponytail

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Red box braids with red brows are a dynamic duo.

Woman with bright red box braids in a ponytail and dyed red eyebrows

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Here is another example of dark roots and length, giving a bright red look depth with smaller braids.

Half-Up, Half-Down

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It doesn’t take much to make box braids versatile.

Try an orange-auburn color if you’re not quite ready to go for a true red.

Keke Palmer wears half-up, half-down red box braids

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If you’re a natural redhead, finding the right match for your braids could present a challenge.

But don’t worryyour braider will be able to guide you in finding your perfect match.

There’s no one ideal way to add braid jewelryjust go with what looks good to your unique eye.

Joyjah Estrada wears auburn red box braids in a wrapped ponytail style

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The combination of bright and muted reds provides a great balance.

Orange-Red and Shoulder-Length

Box braids aren’t synonymous with long lengths.

you’re able to wear them short, long, and anywhere in between.

Woman with long, bright red box braids and smoky eyeshadow

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If it’s getting close to time to remove your braids, get creative with your baby hair.

This ponytail might seem a little complicated to recreate, but it’s simpler than you think.

Wine-Hued with Gold Accents

These purple-burgundy wine box braids remind us that red is a spectrum.

Woman with burgundy red box braids topknot hairstyle

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For deeper skin-toned beauties, this color complements the skin perfectly.

Add gold embellishments to give your wine-hued braids a pop of extra color.

Woman with burgundy red box braids ponytail with dark roots

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