When you have the opportunity to get a new hairstyle and style, most people take the chance. Getting your hands on a whole new hairstyle can give you so many options for styling your hair and making it seem more exciting and unique at the same time. For instance, one of our favorite hairstyles is curly box braids, as shown in this blog post. This style has been popular lately because it looks great with many different hair textures and almost any hair type.
1. Drop Curled Box Braids
Drop braids, for those unfamiliar, are a unique hairstyle that is gaining favor in the African-American community. Drop braids are a more advanced braided style, but the look can be done with any type of hair and can add volume to your hair in the best way possible. The coat featured above has dropbox braids curled to perfection, and we cannot get enough of this hairstyle.
2. Mini Box Braids with Curls
There are no step-by-step directions for this haircut, but the images above can give you an idea. If you want to try out this style, you need to start with the top section and then move to the bottom. The twists used in the braids look great with these curls, and we think it looks very sexy.
3. Faux Box Braid Bob with Curls
Why not braid your hair in a box braid style if you want to try something new and different? Faux Box Braid Bob with Curls hairstyle is perfect for short hair or even medium-length hair. To get this hairstyle, you will have to create box braids starting at the nape of your neck and moving over to one side. This style is unique because it gives a layered appearance rather than a uniform look.
4. Curly Box Tree Braids
The picture above is one of the best examples of how this braided hairstyle looks in real life. The box tree braids are very intricate and take a lot of skill for those that want to perfect this style. If you’re going to try out the box-tree braids, you will need to start with your hair in a ponytail and then braid it into separate braid sections until you get to the desired length.
5. Loose Wave
A loose Wave of braid looks excellent with curls and is a versatile hairstyle that anyone can do. The look featured above is fantastic, and you cannot help but think how beautiful this girl’s hair is. If you want to try this style, you will have to start with the same type of braid as before but then move on to what looks like a side braid on top. You can do many things in this style, so have fun experimenting.
6. Long and Curly
You can get a lot of different hairstyles with braids, and the second picture above is an excellent example of what you can do when you have long hair. This hairstyle is beautiful and looks great with the loose curls featured in the image. You will need to start with your hair in braids and then curl it to create an S-shape to achieve this look.
7. Red and Black Curly Box Braids
This type of braid looks unique but, at the same time, has a classic look to it. The braids are in a way that gives them a bit of dimension and creates an interesting-looking hairstyle. This combination of hair colors looks great together, and we think the loose curls look fantastic as well with this hairstyle.
8. Curly Crochet Braids with Burgundy Highlights
Curly Crochet Braids is another example of achieving a box-style braid that looks amazing when you have curls. This particular style is in a crochet form, but you could easily use the same technique for any length or hair type. You will need to start with the braid and then work it over to one side. The curly strands used in this style look great with the burgundy highlights, and we cannot help but think how beautiful this girl’s hair is.
9. Chignon Curly Braids
Why not attempt a chignon braided hairstyle if you’re searching for something different? This style is very similar to the box-braid style because it also features tiny braids that you would do with a regular braid. The only difference is that this particular type of braid only has small sections instead of one continuous strand.
10. Long Twist Braids
Long Twist Braids is a very different and exciting way to style your long hair. The twist braids give this hairstyle a lot of volume and seem like other braided hairstyles. To achieve this style, start with a twist braid and add some waves if desired.
11. Crown Braid with Low Bun for Curly Hair
This version of the crown braid looks great on curly hair, and we love how the style allows you to create a low bun instead of wearing your hair down. It is with an elastic section around the head for a unique look. There are no step-by-step instructions for creating this type of hairstyle, but you can have some fun by trying out different variations.
12. Flower Girl’s Crown French Braids
Flower Girl’s Crown French Braids idea is ideal if you have a wedding coming up or need a pretty hairdo for your little daughter. In the following picture, you will see an example of these lovely braids created with the help of flowers to give them an extra touch. This hairstyle in three simple steps, and we think it looks excellent with flower-inspired accessories like the one shown in this picture.
13. Braided Updo with Curly Top
This braided updo looks terrific on curly hair, and the way the curls are throughout makes this style unique. This hairstyle uses a simple trick that incorporates a single braid from the top down to create this look, but it looks fantastic just like this. We recommend starting the bottom section of your hair and ending with a braid at the nape of your neck for a finishing touch.
14. Long Black Box Braids with Curly Ends
The curls are near the end of the braids in a way that provides us with a great look for long, straight hair. This style can work at home by using some product and some heat from your blow dryer to curl your hair. We think this is one of the best examples you will find for long, curly box braids.
15. Creative Mohawk Updo
This is another example of a creative Mohawk that you can try for the summer season. You will need oodles of hair products and bobby pins to create this look, but it is worth all the time and effort, just as this picture shows. Putting your hair over one shoulder, you can create something truly unique that is also very fashionable.
16. Braided Chignon with String Wraps
This is our favorite; Braided Chignon with String Wraps looks fantastic on dark hair, but you can experiment to see what works best for you. The picture above has a chignon in a silver hair tie, which creates a nice contrast with the dark brown color, and the style itself looks very trendy.
17. Mohawk Style Cornrows with Bantu Knots
Mohawk Style Cornrows with Bantu Knots is truly innovative, and we love how it looks like a Mohawk with cornrows. For those with short hair, this style is relatively quick and easy. The key to a great-looking Mohawk is to ensure that the knots are tiny and uniform, just like we see in the picture above.
18. Blonde Fishtail Braid
Fishtail braids never go out of style, and they can be some of the cutest hairstyles that you can wear. This example has a blonde color that we love, but you can choose another variation if you prefer another color. To get this hairstyle, you will need to have a lot of hair on your head and own a few elastics, which is why it is most suitable for long hair.
19. Wrap-Around Braid for Natural Hair
Wrap-Around Braid for Natural Hair is medusa braids, a hairstyle for women with long and thick African American hair. Step-by-step instructions will be hard to find, but keep in mind that you need to start with the top section of your hair and tie it around the first braid.
20. Fishtail Side Braids with Loose Bun
Fishtail Side Braids with Loose Bun is relatively easy to obtain, and if you like braids, we think you’ll appreciate this one. The design creates a fishtail braid that makes the overall look much more interesting, and we love how it looks with the loose bun. You will need to have long hair and use some elastics to get this style.
21. Box Braids with Curls
For women with natural hair, box braids are a great option. There are so many ways to style them, and the style featured above would make a great addition to any hairstyle collection. You can also add curls to your box braids for a unique look that will surely gain attention.
22. Small Individual Braids with Metallic Highlights
Small Individual Braids with Metallic Highlights hairstyle is elegant and straightforward despite its complexity. This look with almost any hair texture requires a few small braids. There are no step-by-step instructions for this style, but you can view the pictures above for a good idea.
23. Waterfall Braid for Long Curly Hair
If you have long curly hair, you must have noticed that keeping your hair healthy and gorgeous is not easy. You will need to start sectioning off your hair in small sections to get the look above. Then, you can create a waterfall braid that will help give your hair volume and shape. Do not forget to put some water into the braid after securing it.
24. Curved Cornrows with Twisted Top
Curved Cornrows with Twisted Top hairstyle is a little more intricate and requires a lot of effort to achieve. However, it is worth it for the look you will get in the end. You will need to start braiding your hair in a zig-zag pattern to achieve this look. Then, you can twist the top section of your hair to look like two braids going in opposite directions.
25. Cornrows to Twists to Curls
Cornrows to Twists to Curls hairstyle requires only one person to perform it. For those of you who have never done cornrows, you can check out the step-by-step instructions above. The curled sections of the hair are next to each other using hair clips and then cascading braid wraps. A smaller braid wrap is a base for larger ones to create this intricate style.
