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Box Braid Styles Celebs Are Loving — That You Will Too

Summer is around the corner. So here's your dose of box braid inspo from a few of our favorites.
Box Braid Styles Celebs Are Loving — That You Will Too
Instagram/Tessa Thompson
By Blake Newby · Updated April 27, 2021

Box braids is the classic style that’s a must-have all-year-round — but particularly, during the summer. That’s why, every year around this time our Instagram feeds begin to fill with countless celebs showing off the look, piquing our interests and dishing out loads on inspo that we can take to our stylists or even try on ourselves.

Ease aside, what’s the best about box braid styles is the versatility. Depending on the size, the look can be moved and styled in every way possible, allowing for manipulation into even the sleekest of hairstyles without all the stress or hair damage.

So ahead, check out some of our favorite recent box braid looks, spotted on some of the biggest stars out.

01
Zaya Wade
Wade’s bright-red box braids are perfect for a fun, summer look.
Box Braid Styles Celebs Are Loving — That You Will Too
Instagram/Zaya Wade
02
Tessa Thompson
The undone look of Thompson’s braids allow for easy transitions from daytime to nighttime.
Box Braid Styles Celebs Are Loving — That You Will Too
Instagram/Lacy Redway
03
Saweetie
Saweetie showed what it looks like to enjoy a hot girl spring with her large, bleach blonde large box braids.
Box Braid Styles Celebs Are Loving — That You Will Too
Instagram/Saweetie
04
Ryan Destiny
If you’re on the hunt for a look that will last longer than standard-sized box braids, try out super small ones. The look is a Ryan Destiny staple.
Box Braid Styles Celebs Are Loving — That You Will Too
Instagram/Ryan Destiny
05
Zendaya
Knotless braids allow for more movement of the strands. You can style in sleek high-buns, ponytails, you name it.
Box Braid Styles Celebs Are Loving — That You Will Too
Instagram/Zendaya
06
Willow Smith
Hairstylist Vernon François styled Smith’s box braids in mesmerizing bantu knots with tendrils falling towards the face.
Box Braid Styles Celebs Are Loving — That You Will Too
Instagram/Vernon Francois
07
Keke Palmer
Palmer’s goddess braids make for the perfect vacation look.
Box Braid Styles Celebs Are Loving — That You Will Too
08
Elaine Welteroth
Welteroth’s tossed, jumbo blonde box braids are seriously selfie-worthy.
Box Braid Styles Celebs Are Loving — That You Will Too
Instagram/Elaine Welteroth
09
Cynthia Bailey
A fresh-faced Bailey pulled her box braids up into relaxed yet stylish ponytail.
Box Braid Styles Celebs Are Loving — That You Will Too
Instagram/Cynthia Bailey
10
Storm Reid
Actress Storm Reid wowed in a half-up, half-down ‘do with hints of golden blonde highlights.
Box Braid Styles Celebs Are Loving — That You Will Too
Amir Shafii Photography
11
Wunmi Mosaku
Mosaku switched it up with a high puff paired with box braid tendrils on the perimeter.
Box Braid Styles Celebs Are Loving — That You Will Too
Instagram/Wunmi Mosaku
12
Alicia Keys
Leave it to Keys to give us a perfectly unique twist on the classic style. Hers included four jumbo braids on each quadrant with her edges in small cornrows.
Box Braid Styles Celebs Are Loving — That You Will Too
Instagram/Alicia Keys
TOPICS:  Box braid styles box braids natural hair summer hair
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