How many packs of hair do you need for
Depending on the length and volume you’re going for, the number of hair packs you’ll need will vary. Please keep in mind that you might get a different look depending on the hair you choose to work with.
Xpressions Hair: 4-6 packs (the more hair you use, the heavier your hairstyle will feel)
Regular Kanekalon Hair: 10-14 packs
How long do box braids last for?
Box braids can last anywhere between eight to ten weeks. I wouldn’t recommend wearing your hair longer than ten weeks because your roots will become matted due to product build-up and it can be difficult to detangle your hair at this point. This is why a lot of women end up not reaping the benefits of protective styling, and so instead of gaining length, they will lose hair due to excessive breakage.
50 Beautiful Box Braids Hairstyles You Can Try For Your Next Protective Hairstyle
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1. Bob Box Braids with Blonde Highlights
What you’ll need: Two packs of color #1 and 27 braiding hair extensions and rubber bands to secure the ends from unraveling.
2. Chunky Shoulder Length Box Braids with Accessorized Ends
These braids were loosely braided to give this soft look. It also looks like rubber bands were used on the roots and ends.
What you’ll need: Two packs of color #1 X-pression braiding hair extensions, braid rings, and rubber bands to secure the ends from unraveling.
3. Jumbo Shoulder Length Box Braids With Gold Cuff End Rings
What you’ll need: Two packs of color #1 X-pression braiding hair extensions, braid rings, and rubber bands to secure the ends from unraveling.
4. Jumbo Chin Length Box Braids With gold Threads and Braid Ring Ends
What you’ll need: Two packs of color #1 braiding hair extensions, braid accessories, and rubber bands to secure the ends from unraveling.
5. Blonde Bob Box Braids with Burnt Ends
What you’ll need: A few packs of color #27 braiding hair extensions.
6. Half-Up Half-Down Shoulder Length Box Braids
What you’ll need: Two packs of color #1 braiding hair extensions and rubber bands to secure the ends from unraveling.
7. Box Braids with Rubber Band Ends
What you’ll need: Two packs of color #1 braiding hair extensions and colored rubber bands to secure the ends from unraveling.
8. Bob Box Braids with Burnt Ends
What you’ll need: Two packs of color #1 braiding hair extensions, braid accessories, and rubber bands to secure the ends from unraveling.
9. Shoulder Length Curly Bohemian Box Braids
What you’ll need: A few packs of color #1 yaki braiding hair extensions and water wave crochet hair packs.
10. Blue and Purple Shoulder Length Bohemian Box Braids
What you’ll need: One pack each of blue and purple braiding hair extensions along with blue and purple curly crochet hair packs.
11. Box Braids with Curly Ends
To get the curly ends, you can tie knots at the ends and dip them in hot water, then take out the knots after your hair drys out.
What you’ll need: A few packs of yaki braiding hair extensions. These hair extensions are pre-stretched and itch-free, which means that your scalp won’t be itchy and irritated after installing.
12. Box Braids in a Mega Bun
What you’ll need: A few packs of color #1 braiding hair extensions.
13. Box Braids in a Top Knot
What you’ll need: A few packs of color #1 braiding hair extensions.
14. Half-Up Half-Down Ombre Blonde Box Braids in a Bun
What you’ll need: A few packs of color #1B/27 pre-stretched yaki braiding hair extensions.
15. Multi-Style Box Braids on a College Student
What you’ll need: A few packs of color #1 X-pression braiding hair extensions.
16. Bohemian Box Braids
What you’ll need: A few packs of color #1 X-pression braiding hair extensions and two packs of 24″ freetress deep twist hair.
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17. Box Braids with Curly Ends
What you’ll need: A few packs of color #4 braiding hair extensions and some ocean wave crochet hair packs for the curly ends.
18. Traditional Box Braids with Less Hair
You can tell the hairstylist didn’t use too many hair packs for this hairstyle, that’s why there’s a lot of space between each braid. This is a great option for women who can’t stand the extra weight of hair extensions and enjoy putting their hair up without having to deal with excess weight.
What you’ll need: A few packs of color #1 braiding hair extensions and some ocean wave crochet hair packs for the curly ends.
19. Chunky Box Braid with Braids Accessories
If you’re looking for a quick hairstyle that doesn’t take too much time to put in and take out, then these chunky box braids are for you.
What you’ll need: A few packs of color #1 X-pression braiding hair extensions.
20. Waist Length Box Braids
What you’ll need: A few packs of color #1 X-pression braiding hair extensions.
21. Waist Length Burgundy Box Braids
What you’ll need: A few packs of 30″ pre-stretched burgundy hair extensions.
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22. Hip Length Box Braids with Curly Ends
What you’ll need: A few packs of color #27 braiding hair extensions and one pack of passion twist hair extensions.
23. Hip Length Chunky Blonde Box Braids
What you’ll need: A few packs of color #27 X-pression braiding hair extensions. X-pression hair packs are longer and fuller than traditional kanekalon hair packs, which is the reason why they often cost a bit more.
24. Copper Box Braids
What you’ll need: A few packs of coper X-pressions braiding hair extensions
25. Traditional Box Braids with Chunky Parts
What you’ll need: A few packs of color #1 X-pressions braiding hair extensions
26. Medium-Sized Box Braids
What you’ll need: A few packs of color #1 X-pressions braiding hair extensions
27. Summer Box Braids on Teenagers
What you’ll need: A few packs of color #1 X-pressions braiding hair extensions
28. Honey Blonde Box Braid
What you’ll need: A few packs of color #1 X-pressions braiding hair extensions
29. Blue and Pink Ombre Box Braids
What you’ll need: A few packs of color #1 X-pressions braiding hair extensions
30. Goddess Box Braids with Curly Ends
What you’ll need: A few packs of color #1 X-pressions braiding hair extensions
31. Ombre Box Braid
What you’ll need: A few packs of color #1 X-pressions braiding hair extensions
32. Ombre Box Braid Hair
What you’ll need: A few packs of color #1 X-pressions braiding hair extensions
33. Honey Blonde Box Braid
What you’ll need: A few packs of color #1 X-pressions braiding hair extensions
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36. Short Box Braid Curly Ends
What you’ll need: A few packs of color #30 X-pressions braiding hair extensions
37. Long Goddess Box Braid
What you’ll need: A few packs of color #1 X-pressions braiding hair extensions
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39. Long Hair Style Box Braid
What you’ll need: A few packs of color #1 X-pressions braiding hair extensions
40. Long Hair Box Braid with Ombre Color
What you’ll need: A few packs of color #1 X-pressions braiding hair extensions
41. Long Colored Box Braids with Bun Hairstyles
What you’ll need: A few packs of color #1 X-pressions braiding hair extensions
42. Long Box Braid With Accessories String
What you’ll need: A few packs of color #1 X-pressions braiding hair extensions
43. Blonde Box Braids Bun Hairstyle
What you’ll need: A few packs of color #1 X-pressions braiding hair extensions
44. Long Box Braid Hairstyles With Metal Cuffs
What you’ll need: A few packs of color #1 X-pressions braiding hair extensions
45. Mixed Color Box Braids
What you’ll need: A few packs of these colorful yaki braiding hair extensions and clear beads.
46. Twisted Long Box Braid Hairstyle
What you’ll need: A few packs of color #1 X-pressions braiding hair extensions
47. Burgundy Bun Box Braid Hairstyle
What you’ll need: A few packs of color #1 X-pressions braiding hair extensions
48. Butterfly Box Braid Style
What you’ll need: A few packs of color #1 X-pressions braiding hair extensions
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50. Box Braids Colored Hair Bun Style
What you’ll need: A few packs of color #1 X-pressions braiding hair extensions
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I LOVE THE BOX BRAID STYLE. RIGHT NOW I HAVE CROCHE BRAIDS AND I AM NOT TO SATISFIED!! IS THERE ANYONE IN MY AREA (YORK, PA) THAT CAN DO BOX BRAIDS FOR ME??
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