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10 Celebrity-Inspired Ways To Rock Knotless Box Braids

The protective hairstyle is one of the season's biggest hair trends.
10 Celebrity-Inspired Ways To Rock Knotless Box Braids
Photo: Instagram/@beyonce
By Jennifer Ford · Updated December 6, 2020
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Let the record show that there are a million ways to wear braids, including elaborate cornrows, pretty fishtail plaits, and our latest obsession, knotless box braids.

Similar to box braids, our go-to ‘do for the summer month and vacations, the hairstyle is a great way to protect our strands from stress and explore various lengths.

The only difference between our signature style and our newfound favorite is that knots aren’t required. Instead of securing braiding hair to the scalp with a knot, you feed your natural hair into the extension, which reduces tension and gives the protective style a natural look we love.

To see how celebrities have been slaying this season’s hottest hairstyle, check out the gallery below.

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Zoe Kravitz
10 Celebrity-Inspired Ways To Rock Knotless Box Braids
Photo: Getty
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Jhene Aiko
10 Celebrity-Inspired Ways To Rock Knotless Box Braids
Photo: Getty
03
Keke Palmer
10 Celebrity-Inspired Ways To Rock Knotless Box Braids
Photo: Getty
04
Justine Skye
10 Celebrity-Inspired Ways To Rock Knotless Box Braids
Photo: Getty
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Kelly Rowland
10 Celebrity-Inspired Ways To Rock Knotless Box Braids
Photo: Getty
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Yvonne Orji
10 Celebrity-Inspired Ways To Rock Knotless Box Braids
Photo: Getty
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Tessa Thompson
10 Celebrity-Inspired Ways To Rock Knotless Box Braids
Photo: Getty
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Jada Pinkett Smith
10 Celebrity-Inspired Ways To Rock Knotless Box Braids
Photo: Insatgram/@jadapinkettsmith
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Elaine Welteroth
10 Celebrity-Inspired Ways To Rock Knotless Box Braids
Photo:elainewelteroth
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Beyonce
10 Celebrity-Inspired Ways To Rock Knotless Box Braids
Photo: Instagram/@beyonce
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