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.—
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Blue Ivy, 13, rocked a black oversized Balenciaga leather jacket, wide-leg cargo jeans, black shades, and boho box braids.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 10 Feb. 2025
Kirk Franklin, a popular Black gospel artist, was blasting from the speakers and laughter filled the room as those affected by the fires received hairstyles ranging from box braids to lineups and retwists.
—Karla Marie Sanford, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
The contention raised the issue of cultural appropriation, since the traditional box braids worn by Black individuals were reframed as a trend when showcased by white TikTok users.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Knotless goddess boho braids aren’t too dissimilar to knotless box braids.
—L'oréal Blackett, refinery29.com, 16 July 2024
Zuri Hall said Summer is not officially over with her boho knotless box braids and a natural glow.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 16 Sep. 2024
Fulani braids start with a cornrow base and cascade into any box braid or twist style your heart desires.
—Annie Blay, Allure, 16 Aug. 2024
Between droves of Black women donning box braids, the barbershop station in the lobby, and dozens of sneakerheads wearing their cleanest pair of retro Jordans, the connections between what happens fashion-wise on and off the basketball court became evident.
—Essence, 9 Aug. 2024
Adding to these racial fetish undertones is a Black family servant whose coitus with Lucy’s soon-to-be sister-in-law (a white woman with box braids) is also constantly on display, leaving her to pleasure herself when he’s called away.
—Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 31 July 2024
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 10 Feb. 2025
Kirk Franklin, a popular Black gospel artist, was blasting from the speakers and laughter filled the room as those affected by the fires received hairstyles ranging from box braids to lineups and retwists.
—Karla Marie Sanford, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
The contention raised the issue of cultural appropriation, since the traditional box braids worn by Black individuals were reframed as a trend when showcased by white TikTok users.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Knotless goddess boho braids aren’t too dissimilar to knotless box braids.
—L'oréal Blackett, refinery29.com, 16 July 2024
Zuri Hall said Summer is not officially over with her boho knotless box braids and a natural glow.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 16 Sep. 2024
Fulani braids start with a cornrow base and cascade into any box braid or twist style your heart desires.
—Annie Blay, Allure, 16 Aug. 2024
Between droves of Black women donning box braids, the barbershop station in the lobby, and dozens of sneakerheads wearing their cleanest pair of retro Jordans, the connections between what happens fashion-wise on and off the basketball court became evident.
—Essence, 9 Aug. 2024
Adding to these racial fetish undertones is a Black family servant whose coitus with Lucy’s soon-to-be sister-in-law (a white woman with box braids) is also constantly on display, leaving her to pleasure herself when he’s called away.
—Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 31 July 2024
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“Box braid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/box%20braid. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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