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Box braids are the ultimate get-up-and-go hairstyle.

Adding beads, a bun, clips, or a twist to yourbox braidscan transform your look in minutes.

Scroll on for 15 of our favorites.

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it’s possible for you to never go wrong with this style.

Top off the look with cute hair clips or rock it without accessories for an almost ’70s vibe.

Slip in beads and charms to make the look even more whimsical.

A woman with long knotless box braids

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Customize a few with your initials or a fun abbreviation.

Stay on trend by clipping in an oversizedbow.

Two-Strand Pony

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Two face-framing strands immediately elevate any style.

Actor Tessa Thompson with long box braids parted down the middle

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Butterfly Dreams

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Festoon your braids withbutterfly clipsfor a fantastical look.

Not ready to go full fairy tale?

Restrict the clips to just a few braids toward the front.

Box braids with safety pin and cuff accessories

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Let the ends hang freely or pin them beneath for more structure.

It’s a fun twist on a classic look.

Braided Wrap

A wrap is a great way to extend the life of your braids.

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Smooth down flyaways and new growth with styling mousse before nestling them into the wrap of your choice.

Push it back and use your favorite edge control to slick down the front of the wrap.

Crimson Swoop

Faking an Aaliyah-esque bang with braids is always fun.

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Pin a group of your front braids to one side and pull the rest to the back.

Use extra pins to keep things in place.

Oversized Top Knot

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An oversized top knot is a great choice for formal occasions.

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It’s an elegant and low-maintenance option.

It keeps hair out of your eyes and away from your neck.

Get fancy by opting for afishtail-style style.

A woman with red boho box braids cut into a lob

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Curled Ends

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Add aFrench curlto the end of your braids for a romantic effect.

A woman with box braids half up, half down

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Knotless braids in a twisted high ponytail

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Red box braids in a half up ponytail, some braids pulled to the side to mimic bangs

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Woman drinking coffee, her hair in a box braids top knot

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A woman with blonde box braids in space buns

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Woman with long boho box braids to her knees

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A woman with box braids, half plaited, half down

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Zaya Wade with long braids curled at the ends

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