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THE BRAIDED BOB

- BY USIADE ISIOMA

The braided bob can never run out of vogue. If you are looking for a style that’s convenient and easy to manage, you can have both with a box braids bob. The braided bob went into extinction some years ago but we can surely say it’s back. Done into ghana weaving and styled with hair clips, it’s definitely the design to rock. Minimal, classic and ultra-stylish. We’ve put together an inspiring gallery that features the best short bob box braids to inspire you to take the plunge.

1 Chin-Length Box Braids

Minimal, classic and ultra-stylish; these are all words use to describe these laid-back box braids bob. The chin-length cut is equal part cute and sassy, making it the perfect for first-timers who want to dip into the trend, yet don’t want to go for anything too dramatic.

2 Cute Short Braids

This cute look is a must-try for ladies who want to frame their face shape.

3 Short Bob Braid with Side Bangs

Some side-swept bangs are a great way to make a statement with short bob braids.

4 Braided Bob With Undercut

What makes these short braids even cooler is the unique shaved hair design this beauty has teamed with them.

5 Short Dookie Braids

Bob styles, like these dookie braids, will allow you to fulfil your mane fantasies while making sure you nail those ’90s vibes.

6 90s-Inspired Box Braids in a Bob

This 90’s-inspired asymmetric bob is another ‘do you can try if you love all things ’90s, aside from being gorgeous, the best thing about this sideparted asymmetric­al cut is it can work for all face shapes.

7 Short Red Cornrow Box Braids

Short, sassy red box braids are always gorgeous.

8 Modern Braided Bob

With short hair, accessorie­s are everything! Give your favourite bob box braids a sparkly makeover with some gold hair threading and hair cuffs.

9 Asymmetric­al Short Braided Bob

This simple, striking bob hairstyle has a gorgeous fashionabl­e edge to it.

10 Cornrow Braided Bob

Not all box braids bob styles have to be the same. In fact, you can give this classic hairstyle a modern update by adding a stunning Fulani effect at the front. Don’t forget the beads. TEMIOLUWA OTEDOLA

11 Short Box Braids Updo

Never underestim­ate the power of a hair scarf. Pair it with an updo of your choice and you’ve seriously got yourself a no-fail fashion combo.

12 Long Braided Bob

A long bob might seem like an oxymoron, but hear us out. Sweeping past the shoulders, longer braided bobs give you more to work with: whether that means more room for voluminous buns, extra braid cuffs, or extra inches of braiding string. A stylish hat also mixes well with this fancy, braided look.

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