STYLE UP YOUR BOX BRAIDS

The versatility of box braids makes them an instant fave with many. They can be rocked as a protective style throughout winter, or as a no-fuss hairdo in summer. Below are some ideas for creating funky hairstyles for the office or a wild night out.

ACCESSORIES: THIS SEASON HAS SEEN HAIR ACCESSORIES DOMINATE THE RUNWAYS — FROM HEADBANDS AND HAIR CLIPS TO BEADS AND SCRUNCHIES. FOR A PERMANENT ACCESSORY, ASK YOUR HAIRDRESSER TO WEAVE IN A GOLD THREAD INTO ONE OR MORE BRAIDS. YOU CAN ALSO ADD METALLIC CLIP-ON BEADS AT THE END OF YOUR BRAIDS.

HALF-UP BUN: CREATE A FEMININE AND FASHION-FORWARD BRAID LOOK BY SEPARATING THE BOTTOM HALF OF YOUR BRAIDS, ALLOWING THEM TO HANG LOOSE. THEN, USING THE TOP HALF, CREATE A HIGH BUN. THIS LOOK CAN EASILY GO FROM DAY TO GLAM.

HIGH-TOP BUN: TALK ABOUT A STYLE THAT WILL NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE! GATHER YOUR BRAIDS ON TOP OF YOUR HEAD AND, USING A HEADBAND, TIE A TIGHT BUN. DON’T KEEP YOUR HAIR TIED UP FOR TOO LONG TO PROTECT YOUR HAIRLINE. COLOUR: BREAK AWAY FROM CLASSIC BLACK THIS SPRING, AND CHOOSE HAIR FIBRE IN BLONDE OR RUBY RED. USE A BRAID SPRAY TO KEEP DULLNESS AT BAY!