Gone are the days when men had only one hairstyle - shaving their heads. Nowadays, men have the opportunity to choose from an array of amazingly stunning hairstyles. Some of these hairstyles may be a little bit over the top(like the Mohawk), but men have proven to be capable of pulling them off. Box braids for men are one of the most enticing hairstyles that men can now rock. Take some time to look at the photos of box braids styles featured in this piece.
Asap Rocky and Travis Scott are the most popular names when it comes to the talk of box braids styles for men. These two rappers may be termed as the fathers of this hairstyle. They effortlessly pull off this hairstyle, so successfully that they have inspired some of our own African men to take a liking to this hairstyle. Let us take a look at some fascinating box braids hairstyles for men. If you are a man who has the box braids hairstyle and wants to know how to style box braids, then this is the post for you.
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Hairstyles for box braids for men
1. Short twist box braids for men
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The thing about box braids is that they are effortlessly tidy when done correctly. The fact that the hair is parted into symmetrical boxes makes the hairstyle flawlessly appealing. The twist box braids hairstyle above, for example, just goes to prove this. The twists have been neatly done, ensuring that the gentleman donning this box braids hairstyle is well groomed.
2. Long box braids for men styled into a man bun
Man buns are all the rage right now, and what better way to rock a man bun than with your box braids? Style your long box braids into a bun that will leave even the ladies jealous of your hair.
3. Short box braids hairstyle coupled with the fade hairstyle
This year is the time for men to be brave in their hairstyle choices. One such brave choice is pairing the box braids hairstyle with the fade hairstyle. The coupling of the two is not only trendy but also alluring. Go ahead, try it out.
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4. Big box braids hairstyle paired with the fade hairstyle with a captivating cut design
Just like the hairstyle in number 3 of this list, this hairstyle also incorporates the box braids hairstyle and the fade hairstyle. The only difference is that for this hairstyle, the gentleman has also had the hair stylist make attractive cut designs on the shaved parts of his hair.
5. Very short box braids hairstyles for men
Maybe your hair is not that long, but you still take a keen interest in box braids. Then, do not limit yourself and go for the box braids hairstyle. Granted, the box braids will not be long enough for a ponytail, but the hairstyle will still look desirable.
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6. Long box braids for men made from hair extensions
Just like crochet box braids, one can still manage to rock the box braids hairstyle by adding extensions to their hair in order to make the box braids longer.
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7. Very short bob box braids for men
No one said that short box braids are not captivating. Just take a look at the photo of the short bob box braids shown above, are the braids not as appealing as ever?
8. Full head box braids with mid parting
Forget the fade hairstyles incorporated into the box braids hairstyles, you can just go the simple way and have all the hair on your head plaited into amazing box braids.
9. Thin and short box braids with mid parting done on straightened hair
Thin box braids are the tidiest form of box braids available. Despite this, they are also more manageable as it takes a significant amount of time before they become unkempt.
10. Short box braids styled with beads accessories
Make sure you accessorize your box braids using the wide array of hair accessories available. Be it metallic beads, wooden beads, or even cowrie shells, do not be afraid of improving the overall look of your box braids.
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11. Curly box braids
Curly box braids are more alluring than any other box braids hairstyle. The fact that they are curly makes it possible for the wearer of the hairstyle to enjoy his curly hair once he undoes this hairstyle.
12. Chunky box braids bob
Chunky box braids take a very short time to get done, and they are heavily desired by men who want a simple yet classy hairstyle.
13. Coloured Makeba box braids with fade hairstyle incorporated into the hairstyle
Once more, you can also incorporate the fade hairstyle into your box braids, and how about adding a splash of colour to the new hairstyle?
14. Shoulder length box braids styled into a ponytail
Long box braids for men can be styled into a sleek ponytail, creating that classy and sophisticated hairstyle.
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15. Short box braids hairstyle with two braids left to hang in front of the face
If you decide to have short box braids, you can style them like the gentleman in the photo above. This hairstyle is quite easy to pull off, and all you need to do is separate two braids at the front of your head and let them hang loosely. The rest of the box braids can then be tied into a ponytail or a man bun, the choice is all yours.
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16. Long fringe made from box braids
It is also possible to have the fringe hairstyle when you have plaited your hair into box braids. The key to pulling off this look is to make sure that the box braids pulled to the front of your face are long enough. The rest of the box braids can either be pulled into a ponytail or tied into a man bun.
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17. Box braids styled into cornrows
You can even go ahead and plait your box braids into cornrows to create that perfectly unique hairstyle.
18. Eccentric and quirky box braids hairstyle - the unkempt look
You can decide to go the unique way and get this non-describable box braids hairstyle done on your hair.
19. Twist box braids with lines
Box braids are an amazing protective hairstyle, and once you add cornrows to the hairstyle, be assured that your hair will be fully protected from breakage.
20. Kendrick Lamar-inspired box braids
Kendrick Lamar is also one rapper heavily associated with the box braids trend in men. The box braids in the picture above are a replica of the rapper's famous box braids.
This then concludes our list of the most fascinating and eye-catching box braids hairstyles for men. Be sure to try one.
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