All women have been through the situation when they visit a salon to get their box braids done, but they are confused about the size. At times, they look at the stylist for the large box braids and sometime later they realize this was not the size they were looking for a few minutes later. The situation became challenging as the stylist has already asked the braider to braid, and rectifying it becomes problematic. If this is the case with you, we suggest you ask your stylist to start braiding from the front so that you can see and check the size. It will save you time, and you will know your hairstyle too.
Undoubtedly the box braids are one of the low-maintenance and timeless hairstyles you can wear all year round and protect your natural hair from any harsh weather conditions. The box braids are versatile and look best for pigtails, buns, faux hawks, etc.
But talking about their size, there is a lot of confusion. If you know the size, your stylist can help you, and you will not walk out of the salon with an undesirable hairstyle. So let's learn about a few of the box braids:
Small box braids:
They are practical, classy and can also highlight the facial features of the person. The singles here are about half the pencil width and are more extensive than the thin braids so that tension between the scalp and hair can lower down. If you have unprocessed hair, small box braids can tend to hold and grip your long hair tightly so that the natural hair does not come out from the braid.
There can be many different hairstyles, and updos can be tried with small box braids as more braids create more intricate types of styling. The small box braids can help align the braids in a high ponytail or bun, and they are a perfect choice if you want to wear box braids to your workout sessions.
Medium box braids:
They are faster and easier to install than small size and thin plaits. You will have many parted hair sections to create versatile and attention-grabbing looks. They are also an ideal size if you are looking for length retention. They do not cause any tension to your roots and do have enough parts so that you can maintain a healthy scalp.
Jumbo Braids:
They provide the boldest and chunkiest look for the wearer. They are one of the standout plaits, and the size can be compared to 2 markers put together. Jumbo braids use most of the hair from the hair actions and allow a shorter braiding procedure that will last between 45 minutes to 180 minutes. Also, they are easy to DIY to will enable you to change your hairstyle whenever you want. They are of low maintenance as you always have fewer braids for taking care of. They are stylish, trends and life up the looks for your outfit.
The super-sized braids don't last longer than six weeks usually. Also, while wearing them, you do not have much access to the scalp, making it challenging to take care of your natural hair.
Styles come and leave, but box braids are never out of the limelight. As per your suitability, you can choose the one you are looking for and create the braiding hairstyle you have always wanted.
