Box braids

African-American shotputter wearing box braids
Box braids in Ethiopia

Box braids are hair braids which are characterized by "boxy" or square-shaped hair divisions.[1][2] They can also be created by adding in synthetic braiding hair (i.e. kanekalon hair). This hairstyle is a means of protective styling which are styles that protect hair follicles from damage and promotes hair growth. Box Braids rose to popularity after Janet Jackson's portrayal of Justice in John Singleton's 1993 film Poetic Justice.

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References

  1. ↑ "20 Badass Box Braids Hairstyles That You Can Wear Year-Round". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 2016-03-22.
  2. ↑ "20 examples of box braids". devoutfashion. Retrieved 2017-03-18.


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