Celebrities and real girls alike are obsessed with an iconic ‘90s style: box braids rose in popularity stateside nearly three decades ago, defining an era of iconic black television, movies, and music. A simple search of ‘box braids’ on Youtube will flood your screen with series of videos  and frizz-fighting maintenance, while whole Instagram accounts are dedicated to showcasing infinite variations of braids. Modern iterations decorated with beads, metallic thread, or colourful highlights will turn heads, and plain chunky braids still provide low maintenance glamour.

Below are 5 Top-notch Box Braids for Women

Braided Fascinator

We’ve got our eye on this cute hairstyle, and this one box braids arranged into a braided bun, perched at the front-side of her head like a fascinator – is no exception. It’s a hairstyle and accessory all in one.

Braids on Braids

Box braids in a low ponytail is pretty much a standard look. But the way this style is rocked in its basic form is classy. It’s being pulled back to look like a larger French braid, tied off below the nape of her neck so the ends hand loose. It always look gorgeous.

Goldilocks Box Braids

Yearning a play with a bit of colour but don’t want to commit to one hue?This braided hairstyle is intricately styled  with a big side fishtail braid on one side and bangs swept across the other, this style has a beautiful gradient effect.

Bleached Mohawk Braids

Box braids can work for multiple hair length. This hairstyle is done with bleach blond box braids on her Mohawk. To switch up the look, try wrapping them into a bun. You can even pull them into a larger braid if you’re feeling extra adventurous.

Braided Bow

Are you tired of doing simple buns and ponytails and looking for a more unique updo? Look no further, this is the cutest braided bow with some of her braids left loose in the front. This hairstyle gives any lady rocking it an extra bit of flair.