Celebrities and real girls alike are obsessed with an iconic ‘90s style: box braids. The traditional African braids rose in popularity stateside nearly three decades ago, defining an era of iconic black television, movies, and music. Think Jada Pinkett (pre-Smith), Poetic Justice-era Janet Jackson, and Brandy as Moesha Mitchell. In 2019, box braids are the perfect solution to rocking a protective style while adding plenty of length — you know, just to have a little something to throw over your shoulder.
Now, see how your favorite celebs and peers are personalizing this look on Instagram.
Jada Pinkett-Smith/Instagram
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Bleached Mohawk Braids
Box braids can work for multiple hair lengths. Jada Pinkett Smith shows us how it's done with these bleach blonde box braids on her mohawk. To switch up the look, try wrapping them into a bun. You can even pull them into a larger braid if you're feeling extra adventurous.
Leon Bennett
2/21
Braided Bow
Tired of doing simple buns and ponytails and looking for a more unique updo? Look no further than actress Skai Jackson rocking the cutest braided bow with some of her braids left loose in the front. The burgundy strands of hair give this look an extra bit of flair.
Getty Images
3/21
Goddess Lob
No stranger to making a beauty statement whenever she hits a red carpet, Black Panther star Danai Gurira showed out at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar after party rocking an otherworldly braided look. Her hair............READ MORE
Jada Pinkett-Smith/Instagram
1/21
Bleached Mohawk Braids
Box braids can work for multiple hair lengths. Jada Pinkett Smith shows us how it's done with these bleach blonde box braids on her mohawk. To switch up the look, try wrapping them into a bun. You can even pull them into a larger braid if you're feeling extra adventurous.
Leon Bennett
2/21
Braided Bow
Tired of doing simple buns and ponytails and looking for a more unique updo? Look no further than actress Skai Jackson rocking the cutest braided bow with some of her braids left loose in the front. The burgundy strands of hair give this look an extra bit of flair.
Getty Images
3/21
Goddess Lob
No stranger to making a beauty statement whenever she hits a red carpet, Black Panther star Danai Gurira showed out at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar after party rocking an otherworldly braided look. Her hair............READ MORE