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Ideas to help you choose

Braid inspiration: styles and ideas to explore

Compare finishes, discover combinations and find clear references before choosing your next style.

Compare before choosing

The roots tell part of the story. Compare two equivalent examples and read the guide to understand how extensions are added.

Close-up of a traditional box braid with a compact base and full thickness from the root
Traditional box braidsExtensions attached at the root
Close-up of a knotless braid starting thin with natural hair and becoming thicker as extensions are added
Knotless box braidsStarts fine and gradually becomes thicker
Choosing guide

Knotless or box braids: see the difference at the roots

They may look similar, but they begin differently. Compare how the extensions are added and what to consider about the roots, finish, styling time and care.

  • Technique
  • Finish
  • Hair care

The photo is a guide, but cannot by itself confirm how the extensions were added.

Compare knotless and box braids

Choose a colour palette with purpose

Compare shades on the same design and decide which colour dominates, where the accent appears and how to distribute it.

Dark brown box braids with honey-coloured braids interspersed as highlights.

Visual colour guide

8 colour combinations to make your braids your own

Explore eight braid colour combinations, from natural shades to copper, ombré and accents, with tips on choosing extensions.

  • 8 palettes
  • Ombré blends
  • Accents

All images use the same design so that colour is the only difference.

See the 8 combinations

Change your style without rebraiding

The same braids can look very different worn down, half-up, in a ponytail or in a bun. The roots should always remain comfortable.

Gentle half-up box braid style with the remaining braids worn down.

Styling ideas

7 ways to style your box braids

Try seven ways to style box braids: down, half-up, ponytails and buns. Visual ideas with short steps and no unnecessary tension.

  • 7 looks
  • Short steps
  • Comfortable tension

All seven images show the same box braids; only the way they are styled changes.

Explore the 7 hairstyles