Braiding
hair has been a tradition in many cultures and has been around for centuries,
and today wearing braids is still a popular hairstyle (especially for women who
want to tame their unruly hair). There are so many different kinds of braids
you can get in your hair today, but one of the popular kinds is called box
braids. The name comes from the fact that these braids are made in a way where
they are square, and so they resemble a box. Box braids are small braids that
are braided with four pieces of hair instead of three, and these small braids
are similar to micro-braids and cover your whole head. Because these braids are
so small and are meant to cover the whole head, the time it takes to complete
the box braids is anywhere from 4 to 12 hours (depending on how much hair you
have).
These
braids can be complicated to do, and very time consuming, if you have never
done them before, so it is best to go to a stylist because they will be able to
braid them in a less amount of time. The box braids are a permanent hairstyle
that can stay in for a long period of time, and you are still able to wash your
hair normally with box braids. The hair is sectioned off into whatever size you
want (small or large), and the hair is separated into three or four pieces and
braided. The braid is usually started right at the root of the hair to the
tips, but there are different ways to complete the box braid look. You can have
the braid go all the way down to the tip and secure it with a black rubber
band, or you can leave the tips without a rubber band.
The
box braid has been seen in history on women in ancient Egypt and other African
countries, but they have only recently come back into style. In the 1980s and
1990s women began wearing box braids, and famous singer’s and actresses during
that time started their popularity. In the early 21st century braids became
associated with young girls and many women did not wear them, but recently they
have become popular once again and many famous actresses and singers are seen
wearing the look once again. The box braid is a beautiful way to style your
hair and they are easy to maintain, so this is why many women wear them.
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