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Short box braids for men

Short box braids for men are individual braids that hang loose from separate sections. Compare a face-framing finish, beaded ends, an asymmetrical bob and diamond partings.

Man with short individual box braids around his face and square sections at the roots.
Framing the face Several braids fall beside the forehead and cheeks. Notice where the front braids end: changing their length changes how much they frame the face.
Men’s short box braids with wooden beads and gold-coloured details on selected ends.
Beaded ends Wooden beads and gold-coloured details highlight selected ends. The other braids stay plain, alternating the finishes.
Man with an asymmetrical braided bob, a side part and one side longer than the other.
Asymmetrical bob A side part separates the braids into two lengths: one side ends near the ear and the other reaches the jaw.
Top view of a man’s individual braids with diamond-shaped sections.
Diamond-shaped sections Here the angles form diamonds at the roots. Each section has an individual braid rather than a row attached to the scalp.

What to decide before choosing your box braids

  • Length: show where you want the front, side and back braids to end. “Short” does not describe the same finish for everyone.
  • Finish: compare how the braids fall on each side and whether you want beads on selected ends. Show which detail in the photo you want to keep.
  • Sections: look at the roots too. Section size and braid thickness are considered separately when adapting the reference to your hair.

Want the whole braid to stay close to your head? Compare straight-back cornrows for men, which follow rows from the forehead towards the nape.

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