Considering Box Braids? Here's Everything You Need to Know

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Box braids are far from new (who could forget Janet Jackson's iconic Poetic Justice look in the '90s?), but within the past year or so they've been popping up more frequently on celebrities such as Zoe Kravitz, Beyoncé, and Tia Mowry. (And not to mention trending high on the Lipstick Index the past few months.) Devotees sing praises of their low-maintenance factor: Because you don't have to brush or wash your hair every day, morning routines get cut down dramatically. But like any beauty look that takes commitment, it's good to do some required reading before getting them done. The intricate design requires patience (getting the braids can take several hours, depending on how much hair you have and how long it is) and some knowledge about upkeep. The basics: If you've got enough hair of your own, it can be done with just your natural hair. But if you need assistance in the length department, hair pieces can be woven in. That, of course, can greatly affect the price. Expect it to vary wildly depending on where you live (think in the low to high hundreds). And bring a book to read or even a movie on your tablet—you
Box braids are far from new (who could forget Janet Jackson's iconic Poetic Justice look in the '90s?), but within the past year or so they've been popping up more frequently on celebrities such as Zoe Kravitz, Beyoncé, and Tia Mowry. (And not to mention trending high on the Lipstick Index the past few months.) Devotees sing praises of their low-maintenance factor: Because you don't have to brush or wash your hair every day, morning routines get cut down dramatically. But like any beauty look that takes commitment, it's good to do some required reading before getting them done. The intricate design requires patience (getting the braids can take several hours, depending on how much hair you have and how long it is) and some knowledge about upkeep. The basics: If you've got enough hair of your own, it can be done with just your natural hair. But if you need assistance in the length department, hair pieces can be woven in. That, of course, can greatly affect the price. Expect it to vary wildly depending on where you live (think in the low to high hundreds). And bring a book to read or even a movie on your tablet—you