box braid
noun
plural box braids
: a section of hair that is parted on the scalp often in a square shape and then braided along its length
For something a bit more suited to everyday, you can also pull your box braids into a high ponytail.—
Taylor Bryant
Taylor BryantExamples of box braid in a Sentence
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It’s designed as a ‘one size fits all’ with stretch-to-fit material to accommodate various hairstyles including, wigs, box braids and more.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 14 Feb. 2024
In the portrait, she’s depicted wearing one of her many vibrant hairstyles—in this case blue-green box braids.
—Essence, 8 Feb. 2024
Sitting for hours or even a whole day getting their hair neatly tucked into box braids or cornrows, the experiences and expectations of customers become interwoven with the lives of the ladies who work there.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 Oct. 2023
Meanwhile, select ladies received braids – some cornrows and others box braids.
—Essence, 12 Sep. 2023
Knotless goddess boho braids aren’t too dissimilar to knotless box braids.
—L'oréal Blackett, refinery29.com, 21 June 2023
On August 22, Ralph wore her goddess box braids with a monochromatic green outfit for an appearance on Fox 29's Good Day to promote her book, DIVA 2.0: 12 Life Lessons From Me For You!
—Gabi Thorne, Allure, 23 Aug. 2023
In the first photo, the singer is wearing a cropped green top with olive pants and her curly box braids.
—Gabi Thorne, Allure, 7 Aug. 2023
If sleeping in strange positions to preserve your style wasn’t on your agenda, box braids were always there to hold you down.
—Jihan Forbes, Allure, 1 Aug. 2023
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 14 Feb. 2024
In the portrait, she’s depicted wearing one of her many vibrant hairstyles—in this case blue-green box braids.
—Essence, 8 Feb. 2024
Sitting for hours or even a whole day getting their hair neatly tucked into box braids or cornrows, the experiences and expectations of customers become interwoven with the lives of the ladies who work there.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 Oct. 2023
Meanwhile, select ladies received braids – some cornrows and others box braids.
—Essence, 12 Sep. 2023
Knotless goddess boho braids aren’t too dissimilar to knotless box braids.
—L'oréal Blackett, refinery29.com, 21 June 2023
On August 22, Ralph wore her goddess box braids with a monochromatic green outfit for an appearance on Fox 29's Good Day to promote her book, DIVA 2.0: 12 Life Lessons From Me For You!
—Gabi Thorne, Allure, 23 Aug. 2023
In the first photo, the singer is wearing a cropped green top with olive pants and her curly box braids.
—Gabi Thorne, Allure, 7 Aug. 2023
If sleeping in strange positions to preserve your style wasn’t on your agenda, box braids were always there to hold you down.
—Jihan Forbes, Allure, 1 Aug. 2023
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“Box braid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/box%20braid. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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