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Yara Shahidi Debuts Ombré Box Braids And They Are Beyond Beautiful

We'll be adding these braids to our list of must-try hairstyles! 
Yara Shahidi Debuts Ombré Box Braids And They Are Beyond Beautiful
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By Julee Wilson · Updated October 27, 2020
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We go bonkers over braids! So when actress Yara Shahidi debuted a head full of ombré plaits via her Instagram account on Monday we all squealed with delight. 
The 16-year-old star was captured rocking the dynamic ‘do while taping an episode of her hit show “Blackish” at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. 

👾 #Looking4myCastle #blackish 👾

A photo posted by Yara (يارا‎) Shahidi (@yarashahidi) on Aug 22, 2016 at 6:17am PDT

Hair laid ⭐️ by @sparkyourhair

A photo posted by Yara (يارا‎) Shahidi (@yarashahidi) on Aug 22, 2016 at 9:32am PDT

Although we adore Shahidi’s halo of carefree curls these braids are the next best thing. The black, violet and grey-hued box braids — created by “Blackish” resident hairstylist Sparkle —  are perfectly formed from rows of sleek cornrows and beautifully cascade from a high ponytail.

We will most definitely be adding these look to our list of must-try hairstyles. 

TOPICS:  Yara Shahidi