Short box braids hairstyle is popular among the black women because of the nature of their hair. The good thing with braids is that they are both fashionable and offer protection to your hair. Neatly plaited braids can last for up to three months, giving your hair time to grow naturally. You can also style your hair into braids during harsh weather conditions to prevent it from being damaged. The following are some of the coolest ideas on how to style short box braids and come out rocking.
For women who prefer having very short braids, this is the style to go for. The braids are styled moderately thin and lifted to look fancy. The braids should not be allowed to hang below the ears for this style to come out neatly.
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In this style, the hair is plaited with black braids and divided into two uneven halves from the top. Each half is the then swept sideways and left to hang freely. The braids should be long enough to rest on the shoulders for this style out stylishly.
# 3 Tapered Symmetrical Side Hangs
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You can have your braids plaited with reducing thickness towards the tips to look fancy and unique. Once you are done with plaiting the hair, the last step is to divide it into two equal halves from the top and sweep each half sideways.
# 4 Sassy Summer Braids
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In this style, the braids are plated thin and scarcely to make sure the hair does not retain too much heat on a warm and sunny day. The braids are then swept backward and sideways to hang neatly, covering the temples.
# 5 Super Girl Highlighted Braids
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For women who love adding some toning on black braids to look flashy and unique, this is the style to go for. The braids are plaited black with mild brown highlights and held neatly only back to look neat and stylish.
# 6 Lopsided Bob Style Braids
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This is a cool hairstyle for women who love bob hairstyle. The first step is to plait the hair into tapered braids. Once you are done with plaiting the hair, the next step is to style the braids to form an asymmetrical bob style.
# 7 Highlighted Bob Style Braids
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For women who want to have highlighted braids styled into bob style, this style cannot fail you. The hair is first plaited into black braids and touched with some white highlights to look flashy. The last step is to style the braids into an asymmetrical bob hairstyle.
# 8 Hybrid Side Braids with a Lifted Bun
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In this style, the hair is plaited into blue, black and red blended braids blended together. The braids are then divided into three parts from the top. The upper part is styled into a lifted bun while the side parts are swept sideways and left to hang freely. The side parts should cover the temples neatly down to the neck.
# 9 White Braids Bob Style
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For women who want to look flashy in a braided bob style and attract some attention, this is the style to go for. The first step is to plait the hair into densely populated braids and then style them into asymmetrical bob style with long tips below the cheeks.
# 10 Thin Side-Swept Black Braids
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In this style, the hair is plaited into thin black braids and divided into two uneven halves from the top. Each half is the then swept sideways and left to hang freely. The braids should hang above the shoulders for this style to come out gracefully.
# 11 Gorgeous Side-Swept Braids
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This is a cool hairstyle for women who want to look simple and classy in short braids. The hair is first plaited into moderately thick black braids divided into two equal halves from the top. Braids in each half are spiced with random golden beads and swept sideways to hang freely.
# 12 Beaded Mushroom Braids
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For women who prefer having very short braids with some accessories to look fancy, this is the style to go for. The braids are styled moderately thin and then styled into mushroom styles with colored beads on the tips.
# 13 Glowing One-Side-Swept Braids
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In this style, the braids are plaited black and white blended together into a glowing gray. The braids are swept to one side and left to hang freely. One side of the face and temple should be covered by braids for this style to come out elegantly.
# 14 Braids Locked Into Dreads Style
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For women who want to look unique and stylish, this is the style to go for. The hair is first plaited into gorgeous braids and then locked into dreads. The braids can be spiced with random golden beads to look fancy.
# 15 Back Swept Sleek Braids
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This style is for women who love having light and sleek braids. The hair is plaited into thin braids that are moderately long and swept to the back. The braids should hang above the shoulders for this style to come out neatly.
# 16 Beaded Bob Braids
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For women who want to look creative and stylish in bob hairstyle, this style cannot fail you. The hair is plaited into black braids and then styled into asymmetrical bob style. Some of the braids are spiced with golden beads to look fancy and glamorous.
# 17 Cute Highlighted Bob Braids
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In this style, the braids are plaited using black hair blended with golden brown hair to look flashy and cute. Once you are with plaiting the hair, the last step is to style the braids into asymmetrical style with a few braids pulled to the face to spice the style.
# 18 Side-Swept Slim and Fancy Braids
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This a cool hairstyle for women who prefer having slim and crowded braids. Once the hair is plaited into braids, the next step is to divide it into two uneven halves. Each half is swept sideways and left to hang freely.
# 19 Charming Braided Bob Style
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For women who want to look simple and fashionable in a braided bob style, this is the style to go for. The first step is to plait the braids and then style them into a bob style with braids covering the ears and temples on both sides of the head.
# 20 Side-Swept Braids with a Lifted Top
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In this style, the braids are plaited with brown hair to look bright and eye-catching. Once you are done with plaiting the hair, the braids in the side are swept sideways and backward. Those at the top of the head are lifted to look stylish.
# 21 Scant Side-Swept Braids
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This is a cool style for women with less dense hair or those who want less crowded braids. The hair is plaited into less populated braids and swept sideways to hang freely. This style is suitable for hot days when you do not want your hair to retain too much heat.
# 22 Chocolate Brown Braided Bob Style
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In this style, the braids are plaited with chocolate brown hair and then styled to form a bob style. The braids should cover the ears and temples on both sides with a few braids pulled to cover part of the face stylishly.
# 23 Flat Top Gray Braids
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This is a lovely hairstyle for women who want to look trendy and attract some attention. The braids are plaited with a gray hair and a few braids are held together to form a soft bun at the top. Other braids are left to hang neatly around the neck.
# 24 Pretty Girl Beaded Side Braids
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In this style, the braids are plaited moderately thick and divided into two asymmetrical halves from the top. Each half is then swept sideways to hang freely around the neck. A few random braids are spiced with lovely golden beads to look glamorous.
# 25 Stunning Black Asymmetrical Braids
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This is a cool hairstyle for women who want to look formal and bold in braids. The hair is plaited into moderately thick and creamy black braids. Once you are done with plaiting the hair, the next step is to divide it into two asymmetrical halves from the top and sweep each half sideways.
Generally, short box braids are trendy and you can use them to improve your looks, alongside protecting your natural hair against harsh weather. They also come in different colors to match perfectly with different skin colors and individual tastes. All that you need is to get a stylist who is conversant with braids to work on your hair so that you can get the desired results.
